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Table 3 Prescribed medications classified by ATC Level 3

From: Management of Whiplash Associated Disorders in Australian general practice

ATC label

n

Per 100 WAD problems (95% CI)

Analgesics

42

30.7 (17.4–43.9)

Anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic products

16

11.7 (6.1–17.2)

Anxiolytics

9

6.6 (1.9–11.3)

Systemic corticosteroids

2

1.5a

Muscle relaxants

2

1.5a

Antiepileptics

2

1.5a

Psychoanaleptics

1

0.7a

Total

74

54 (36–72)

  1. Over-the-counter and GP supplied medications have not been included
  2. a95% CIs not calculable due to low frequency
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