Anatomical Classification

The Anatomical Classification of Pharmaceutical Products has been developed and maintained by the European Pharmaceutical Market Research Association (EPHMRA) and is therefore the intellectual property of this Association.

EPHMRA's Classification Committee prepares the Guidelines for this classification system and manages new entries, changes and improvements in consultation with pharmaceutical companies. The contents of the Anatomical Classification of Pharmaceutical Products remain the copyright to EPHMRA. Permission for use need not be sought and no fee is required. We would appreciate, however, the acknowledgement of EPHMRA Copyright in publications etc.

Users of this classification system should keep in mind that Pharmaceutical markets can be segmented according to numerous criteria.

Read More about the Classification Committee - slide deck 2020

Application for Changes to EPHMRA/Intellus Anatomical Classification System - a form can be completed on-line to request classification changes.

More details about the Anatomical Classification

Booklet providing details of the ATC Committee and its work - Who we Are What We Do 

Comparison of WHO ATC Classification with EPHMRA/Intellus Anatomical Classification - updated for 2023

Summary of ATC Activities: (quarterly update - available in the members area via log in)

ATC 2023

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ATC 2022

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ATC 2021

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ATC 2020

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ATC 2019

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ATC 2018

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