Anatomical Classification Committee

Members (2009)

Theresa Ormiston (Managing Chair)  IMS - UK  
Alice Burstein (Co-Chair PBIRG)  Pfizer - USA  
Pascale Garinois (Co-Chair EphMRA)  Sanofi-Aventis - France  
Robert Verspagen  Nycomed - Germany  
Christoph Ruland  Novartis - Switzerland  
Philip Reynolds  IMS - UK  
Gregory Senac  Pierre-Fabre Medicament - France  
James Street  Reagent - USA  
Philip Reynolds  IMS - UK  
Paula Fernandez  IMS - Spain  
Special Japanese Liaison Associate - TBC    

Remit

  • Developing and improving the Anatomical Classification system in line with changes in pharmaceutical markets.
  • Ensuring the correct classification of products used in IMS services
  • Liaising with the WHO to ensure the two systems converge rather than diverge
  • Interpreting and discussing suggested changes and acting accordingly
  • Reclassifying products at year-end to be in line with the new classification
  • Communicating changes to PBIRG (minutes, exchange of information, etc.)
  • Conducting census of EphMRA & PBIRG on new, requested changes to the system
  • The Committee reconciles differences of opinions in the classification of products

NEW!!  Associate Position on Classification Committee - read on..

and Application Form

Comparison of the WHO ATC Classification 2009

Who we are, What we Do 2009 Brochure

Meetings

2009 ATC Guidelines

2009 Guidelines - pdf file - click here

Also:

Summary of Class Code Changes

Changed Classes/Guidelines

Request a Classification Change

The Committee welcomes requests for class changes - please click here amd you will find an on-line form to complete to request a change.  this goes through to the Committee who will then contact you.

Change Request Form

Change Request Guidelines