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   Class C drug

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   • 1. (in the UK) an illegal narcotic drug classified as being of the least harmful and addictive kind, possession or sale of which incurs the least severe legal penalties.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Drug_classDrug class - Wikipedia

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   A drug class is a group of medications and other compounds that have similar chemical structures, the same mechanism of action (i.e. binding to the same biological target), similar modes of action, and/or are used to treat the similar diseases.

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   What is a drug class?

   • A drug class is typically defined by a prototype drug, the most important, and typically the first developed drug within the class, used as a reference for comparison. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC) – Combines classification by organ system and therapeutic, pharmacological, and chemical properties into five levels.

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   What are drug classifications?

   • For an individual who is not familiar with controlled substances, the word may simply pass through the conversation without a second glance. To those who understand the drug industry, however, these phrases are paramount to understanding the type of substance being discussed. These terms are called drug classifications.

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   How are drug classes and subclasses classified?

   • The thousands of drug classes and subclasses can be classified in several ways. The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) Classification System was developed during the 1970s by the World Health Organization’s Drug Utilization Research Group. It is maintained by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology.

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4. www.verywellhealth.com › drug-classes-1123991Drug Classes and Medication Classification - Verywell Health

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   Nov 26, 2023 · A drug class is a group of medications that work similarly, have a similar chemical makeup, or treat similar conditions. Here's how to make sense of the classifications.

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6. www.drugs.com › drug-classesDrug Classification & Categories | Drugs.com

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   Drug Classes. A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.

7. americanaddictioncenters.org › prescription-drugsDrug Scheduling & Classifications (Schedule I-V Controlled Drugs)

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   Drug classifications refer to the Drug Enforcement Administration's scheduling of drugs based on their abuse potential, medical use, and other criteria. Learn what the different schedules of drugs are and get examples of drugs in each schedule.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK225688Drug Classes and Drug Index - Description and Analysis of the ...

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   For brevity and clarity, the committee has included in this index only the listing and definitions of drug classes and class members cited in this report. There are several hundred classifications of drugs using various systems such as the American Hospital Formulary System.

   • Author: David Blumenthal, Roger Herdman
   • Published: 2000

   • Publish Year: 2000

9. www.addictioncenter.com › drugs › drug-classificationsDrug Classifications: Drug Terminology Explained

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   Apr 1, 2024 · Drug Classifications. There are thousands of different drugs, both legal and illegal. Because of this variety it is often necessary to classify drugs into several types for legal, medical, and treatment purposes. There are several ways to classify drugs, including by chemical similarities, effects on the mind and body, and legal definitions.

10. openstax.org › books › pharmacology1.3 Drug Classifications and Prototypes - OpenStax

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    Most drugs are classified in two ways—therapeutic classification and pharmacologic classification. Therapeutic classification refers to a drug’s therapeutic use or clinical indication (the diagnosis or disease being treated).