ATC/DDD code G03A for HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES FOR SYSTEMIC USE
This group comprises hormonal preparations, which are used as contraceptives. Similar hormonal preparations, which are used for the treatment of e.g. menopausal symptoms and menstrual irregularities, are classified in G03F.
Combinations of cyproterone and estrogen also used as contraceptives are, however, classified in G03HB.
Intravaginal and intrauterine devices containing hormones are classified in G02B.
Transdermal patches for contraception are classified here.
The DDDs are based on use as contraceptives.
The DDDs of combined preparations of estrogen and progestogen and plain progestogen products are based on use in menstrual cycles of 28 days. Thus, the DDD is 0.75 and 1 UD for 21 and 28
tablets cycle package, respectively.
The same principle is used for transdermal patches.
The DDDs for preparations only used in postcoital contraception are based on the course dose.
