The top 10
Most prescribed drug categories in 2005
Items
1 Cardiovascular system 218,043,500
2 Central nervous system 124,597,800
3 Endocrine system 58,218,600
4 Gastrointestinal system 53,614,900
5 Respiratory system 51,975,500
6 Infections 42,480,900
7 Skin 35,218,300
8 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases 28,578,400
9 Nutrition and blood 23,330,000
10 Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary
tract disorders 16,784,300
Source: Prescription cost analysis 2005, NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre
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