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.

Application for Changes to EPHMRA/Intellus Anatomical Classification System - a form can be completed to request classification changes https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BDD6XY 

More details about the Anatomical Classification

Find out more about the Classification Committee - slide deck

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 - 2024 Update

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