Unit 2

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    Defined Daily Dose (DDD)

    The Defined Daily Dose (DDD) is an internationally recognized statistical unit developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) through its Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology. It represents the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug when used for its principal indication in adult populations. This standardized metric facilitates meaningful comparisons of drug…

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    International Classification of Diseases (ICD)

    The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a standardized system used globally for the classification of diseases, health conditions, and related health problems. Maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO), the ICD provides a comprehensive framework for identifying and documenting diseases and various health conditions in a universally accepted format.  1. Overview of the International…

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    Drug and Disease Classification

    Drug and Disease Classification: Anatomical, Therapeutic, and Chemical Classification of Drugs Drug and disease classification systems are essential frameworks in healthcare and pharmacology. They provide a standardized approach for organizing and categorizing drugs based on their anatomical site of action, therapeutic use, chemical structure, and mechanism of action. These classifications aid in drug discovery, clinical…