This document was added or updated on 17/09/2009.

CLASSIFICATION OF TYPES OF MEDICATION
ABS category	Generic medication name
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Tricyclic antidepressants and mianserin
100	Amitriptyline
101	Clomipramine
102	Doxepin
103	Imipramine
104	Nortriptyline
105	Trimipramine
106	Mianserin
107	Dothiepin
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
200	Phenelzine
201	Tranylcypromine
Monoamine oxidase A inhibitors
300	Moclobemide
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
400	Citalopram
401	Fluoxetine
402	Fluvoxamine
403	Paroxetine
404	Sertraline
Other antidepressants
500	Mirtazapine
501	Nefazodone
502	Reboxetine
503	Venlafaxine
Conventional antipsychotics
600	Chlorpromazine
601	Droperidol
602	Fluphenazine
603	Flupenthixol
604	Haloperidol
605	Pericyazine
606	Pimozide
607	Thioridazine
608	Thiothixene
609	Trifluoperazine
610	Zuclopenthixol
Atypical antipsychotics
700	Amisulpride
701	Clozapine
702	Olanzapine
703	Quetiapine
704	Risperidone
Lithium
110	Lithium
Benzodiazepines
800	Alprazolam
801	Bromazepam
802	Clobazam
803	Diazepam
804	Flunitrazepam
805	Lorazepam
806	Nirtazepam
807	Oxazepam
808	Temazepam
809	Trazolam
899	Other Benzodiazepines
Other anxiolytics and hypnotics
120	Buspirone
900	Zolpidem
901	Zopiclone
Other sedatives and tranquillisers
0027, 0999	Other sedatives and tranquillisers
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
Sympathomimetics
2023	Pseudoephedrine
2101	Flunisolide
2102	Methoxamine
2103	Oxymetazoline
2104	Phenylephrine
2105	Tramazoline
2106	Xylometazoline
2108	Tetryzoline
2110	Ephedrine
2114	Isopto homatropine
2201	Astemizole
2301	Naphazoline
Antihistamine for topical use (nasal)
2401	Levocabastine (nasal drops)
2402	Ipratropium Bromide
2403	Azelastine
2404	Mapirocin
Antihistamine for topical use (conjunctival)
2501	Levocabastine (eye drops)
2502	Olopatadine
Anti-inflamatory steriods for oral use
2605	Prednisolone
2606	Prednisone
Anti-inflamatory steriods for topical use (nasal)
3221	Beclomethasone
3222	Budesonide
3223	Mometasone
Anti-inflamatory steriods for topical use (conjunctival)
2701	Dexamethasone
2702	Fluorometholone
2703	Hydrocortisone
2704	Medrysone
2705	Prednisolone (eye drops)
Anti-inflamatory non-steriods
2802	Flurbiprofen
2803	Indomethacin (respiratory)
2804	Ketorolac (respiratory)
Antihistamines for systemic use
2202	Azatadine
2203	Cetirizine
2204	Chlorpheniramine
2205	Cyproheptadine
2206	Dexchlorpheniramine
2207	Diphenhydramine
2208	Diphenylpyraline
2209	Hydroxyzine
2210	Loratadine
2211	Mebhydrolin
2212	Meclozine
2213	Methdilazine
2214	Pheniramine
2215	Promethazine
2216	Terfenadine
2217	Alimemazine
2218	Fexofenadine
2999	Allergy medications nec
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR ASTHMA
Reliever-bronchodilators
3101	Adrenaline
3102	Fenoterol
3103	Isoprenaline
3104	Orciprenaline
3105	Salbutamol
3106	Terbutaline
3107	Salmeterol
3108	Eformoterol
Preventers-inhaled steriods
3201	Beclamethasone (inhaler)
3202	Budesonide (inhaler)
3203	Fluticasone
3204	Ipratropium
3205	Montelukast sodium
3206	Zafirlukast
3401	Tiotropium
Preventers-non-steriods
3207	Cromoglycate
3208	Nedocromil
Other anti-asthmatics for systemic use
3301	Aminophyline
3302	Theophylline
3303	Choline Theophyllinate
3304	Ipratropium (bromide)
Asthma medications nec
3999	Asthma medications nec
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Androgens
2730	Testosterone
Medications affecting bone structure and mineralization
2740	Raloxifene
Bisphosphonates
2750	Etidronate
2751	Etidronate plus calcium
2752	Alendronate
2753	Risedronate
2754	Pamidronate
2755	Zoledronic acid
Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products, non steroids
2810	Meloxicam
2811	Naproxen
2812	Parecoxib
2813	Piroxicam
2815	Sulindac
2816	Tiaprofenic acid
2821	Diclofenac
2823	Indomethacin (arthritis)
2824	Ketorolac (arthritis
2825	Celecoxib
2826	Diflunisal
2827	Ibuprofen
2828	Ketoprofen
2829	Mefenamic acid
Quinolines
2830	Chloroquine
2831	Hydroxychloroquine
Gold salts
2850	Auranofin
2851	Aurothiomalate
Immunosuppressants
2817	Methotrexate
2840	Azathioprine
2841	Cyclosporin
2842	Etanercept
2844	Leflunomide
Other medications for rheumatoid arthritis
2860	Penicillamine
2861	Sulfasalazine
2843	Other medications for rheumatoid arthritis
Antigout preparation
2818	Colchicine
2870	Allopurinol
2872	Probenecid
Intra-articular corticosteroids
2880	Betamethasone
2881	Methylprednisolone
2882	Triamcinolone
Other musculoskeletal
2814	Rofecoxib
2820	Hylans
2836	Methysulfonylmethane
Vitamin D substances
2760	Ergocalciferol
2761	Cholecalciferol
2762	Calcitriol
Calcium
2770	Calcium citrate
2771	Calcium carbonate
2835	Calcium
Other arthritis medications
2780	Parathyriod hormone
2790	Strontium ranelate
Vitamins or mineral supplements or herbal or natural remedies
2800	Glucosamine
2805	Shark cartilage
2806	Osteoeze
2807	Lyprinol
2808	Fish oil
2809	Celery seed
2837	Other vitamins or minerals for arthritis
2838	Other herbal remedies for arthritis
2839	Other vitamins, minerals or herbal remedies for arthritis nec
2845	Vitamin E
2846	Vitamin C
2847	Vitamin B (arthritis)
2848	Crotico (B5 or B6)
2849	Vitamin D
2855	Vitamin K1
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR DIABETES
Insulins
4101	Insulin lispro
4102	Insulin neutral
4103	Insulin isophane
4104	Insulin neutral - insulin isophane
4105	Insulin zinc suspension
Oral blood glucose lowering drugs
4200	Acarbose
4201	Chlorpropamide
4202	Glibenclamide
4203	Gliclazide
4204	Glipizide
4205	Metformin
4206	Tolbutamide

4207	Glimepiride
4301	Pioglitazone
4302	Rosiglitazone
4303	Repaglinide
4304	Glucagon
Diabetes medication nec
4999	Diabetes medication nec
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR HEART AND BLOOD PRESSURE
Cardiac glycosides
5101	Digoxin
5102	Proscillaridin
Anti-arhythmics
5201	Amiodarone
5202	Bretylium tosylate
5203	Disopyramide
5204	Flecainide
5205	Lignocaine
5206	Mexiletine
5207	Procainamide
5208	Quinidine
Vasodilators used in cardiac disease
5210	Adenosine
5301	Glyceryl trinitrate
5302	Isosorbide Dinitrate
5303	Nicorandil
5304	Isosorbide Mononitrate
Anti-adrenergic agents, centrally acting
5401	Clonidine
5402	Methyldopa
Anti-adrenergic agents, peripherally acting
5501	Alprostadil
5502	Prazosin
5503	Terazosin
Arteiolar smooth muscle, agents acting on
5601	Hydralazine
5602	Minoxidil
5603	Nitroprusside
5604	Diazoxide
Beta blocking agents
5801	Alprenolol
5802	Atenolol
5803	Metoprolol
5804	Oxprenolol
5805	Pindolol
5806	Propranolol
5807	Sotalol
5808	Timolol
5809	Esmolol
5810	Labetalol
5811	Carvedilol
Calcium channel blockers
5901	Amlodipine
5902	Diltiazem
5903	Felodipine
5904	Nifedipine
5905	Nimodipine
5906	Perhexiline
5907	Verapamil
5908	Lercanidipine
ACE inhibitors, plain
5701	Captopril
5702	Enalapril
5703	Fosinopril
5704	Lisinopril
5705	Perindopril
5706	Quinapril
5707	Ramipril
5708	Trandolapril
Cardiovascular drugs nec
5999	Cardiovascular drugs nec
FLUID / DIURETIC MEDICATIONS
Low-ceiling diuretics, thiazides
6101	Bendrofluazide
6102	Chlorothiazide
6103	Cyclopenthiazide
6104	Hydrochlorothiazide
6105	Methyclothiazide
Low-ceiling diuretics, excluding thiazides
6201	Chlorthalidone
6202	Indapamide
6203	Metolazone
6204	Quinethazone
High-ceiling diuretics
6301	Bumetanide
6302	Ethacrynic acid
6303	Frusemide
Potassium-sparing agents
6401	Amiloride
6402	Spironolactone
6403	Triamterene
Diuretics and potassium-sparing agents in combination
6501	Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
6502	Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
Fluid/diuretic medications nec
6999	Fluid/diuretic medications nec
SERIN LIPID REDUCING AGENTS
Cholesterol and triglycerid reducers
7101	Cholestyramine
7102	Clofibrate
7103	Colestipol
7104	Gemfibrozil
7105	Nicotinic acid
7106	Pravastatin
7107	Probucol
7108	Simvastatin
7201	Atorvastatin
7202	Cerivastatin
7203	Fluvastatin
7207	Lipobay
Serum lipid reducing medications nec
7999	Serum lipid reducing medications nec
MEDICATIONS COMMONLY USED FOR CARDIAC AND BLOOD ORGANS
Antithrombotic agents
9101	Antithrombin III
9102	Dalteparin
9103	Danapariod
9104	Enoxaparin
9105	Heparin
9106	Heparin, combinations
9107	Nadroparin
9108	Parnaparin
9109	Reviparin
9110	Sulodexide
9111	Tinzaparin
9112	Warfarin
9113	Phenindione
9114	Fondaparinux
9201	Phenoxybenzamine
9202	Dipyridamole
9203	Clopidogrel
9204	Ticlopidine
9401	Alteplase
9402	Reteplase
9403	Streptokinase
9404	Urokinase
9405	Tenecteplase
Antifibrinolytics
9115	Factor VIII
9116	Factor IX
9117	Protamine
9118	Tranexamic acid
9119	Vitamin K
Angiotensin II antagonists
9301	Candesartan
9302	Irbesartan
9303	Eprosartan
9304	Telmisartan
9305	Losartan
ANALGESICS MEDICATION
Opiods
8101	Buprenorphine
8102	Codeine phosphate
8103	Dextromoramide
8104	Dextropropoxyphene
8105	Fentanyl citrate
8106	Methadone
8107	Morphine
8108	Oxycodone
8109	Papaveretum
8110	Pentazocine
8111	Pethidine
8112	Phenoperidine
8113	Tramadol
8114	Hydromorphone
Other analgesics and anti-pyretics
8201	Aspirin / other anitplatelet agents
8202	Paracetamol
8203	Aspirin combinations
8204	Paracetamol combinations
8998	Other analgesics/anti-pyretics
Analgesics medications nec
8999	Analgesics medications nec
OTHER MEDICATIONS
Other medications
1	Vitamin or mineral supplement
2	Herbal or natural treatments or remedies
22	Iron supplements
23	Cough/cold medications
24	Skin ointments and creams
32	Other antidotes and antivenoms
33	Other dermatological medications
34	Other ear, nose and throat medications
35	Other eye medications
36	Other gastrointestinal medications
37	Other genitourinary medications
38	Other musculoskeletal medications
39	Other neurological medications
40	Other obstetric/gynaecological medications
41	Other psychotropics medications
42	Other vaccines and immunoglobulins medications
43	Other endocrine medications
44	Other immunomodulators medications
45	Anti-infectives medications
95	Vitamins
96	Herbal
97	Other vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements nec
98	All other medications nec
99	Don't know/not stated

Some medications are unable to be coded to a particular category as they contain a combination of active ingredients, and are therefore coded to medication not elsewhere classified (for the respective condition). For example, Seretide, which has the active ingredients Fluticasone and Salmeterol, could not be assigned to either Fluticasone or Salmeterol, and was therefore coded to 'Asthma medications nec'.