The “Positive List” of ATC groups

Below please find the     “Positive List” , which contains ATC groups included in the new category as well as the proposed/relevant restrictions for supply.  

The “Positive List” of ATC groups 
ATC Code Name of ATC code IndicationRestriction
A03ADrugs for functional bowel disordersIrritable bowel syndrome  For detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
A03BB01ButylscopolamineIrritable bowel syndrome  For detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
C02ABMethyldopaHypertensionFor detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
C02ACImidazoline receptor agonistsHypertensionFor detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
C02CAAlpha-adrenoreceptor antagonistsHypertensionFor detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
C04AE01Ergoloid mesylatesPeripheral vascular diseases, cerebrovascular insufficiency in the elderlyFor detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
C05AAntihemorrhoidals for topical useC05AA* Antihemorrhoidals containing corticosteroids 
C10AA*HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)  
C10AB *Fibrates Hypercholesterolaemia, hyperlipidaemia   
C10AC *Bile acid sequestrantsPrimary hypercholesterolaemia for which statins cannot be used    
C10AX *Other cholesterol and triglyceride reducers  
G03A *Hormonal contraceptives for systemic use    
H03C *Iodine therapy  Prophylaxis and treatment of struma in case of iodine shortage in diet or after partial strumectomy 
M01AB01Indometacin  
M01AE51Ibuprofen, combinations containing pseudoephedrine For detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
M04 *Antigout preparations  
N02BA51Acetylsalicylic acid, combinations excl. psycholeptics containing pseudoephedrine  For detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
N02BE71Paracetamol, combinations with psycholeptics containing pseudoephedrine For detailed information see the Proposed Sales Restrictions section
N02CC *Selective serotonin agonists (triptans) Treatment of migraine 
N03 *Antiepileptics  
N04 *Anti-Parkinson drugs  
N07AA *AnticholinesterasesTreatment of myasthenia gravis 
N07C *Antivertigo preparationsTreatment of Meniere’s disease 
R03A *Adrenergics, inhalants Prevention and treatment of asthma bronchiale 
R03B *Other drugs for obstructive airway diseases, inhalants (glucocorticoids, anticholinergics, nedocromil)Obstructive airway diseases 
R03CC *Selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonistsPrevention and long-term bronchodilatation therapy in asthma bronchiale, chronic obstructive bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema 
R03D *Other systemic drugs for obstructive airway diseases  (xanthines, leukotriene receptor antagonists)Obstructive airway diseases 
 Note: Suggestions of sales restrictions will yet be considered in the ATC groups marked with an asterisk (*).  Proposed Sales Restrictions Note:      If more indications are approved for a product, OTC supply with sales restrictions relates only to the indication listed in the table. In other indications, the product will remain subjected to medical prescription (this does not apply to products containing pseudoephedrine). 
Preparations/ indicationsATC codesMaximum number of packs supplied within a single supplyConditions for supply
Products containing pseudoephedrine (PE)
  • M01AE51
  • N02BA51
  • N02BE71
24 units (tablets, capsules etc.)

(corresponds to 720mg PE)

- The pharmacist has to verify in the Central Data Repository, if a person asking for a product has obtained any product containing PE within the last seven days. If he/she has, the pharmacist must not supply such product.
- The pharmacist shall be obliged to send a report on the realised supply to the Central Repository within the scope laid down by SUKL.
-  The next supply of any product containing PE to the same person is possible only after 7 days of the previous supply.
- Products containing PE cannot be mail-ordered. 

Irritable bowel syndrome 
  • A03AA04
  • A03AB06
  • A03AD02
  • A03AX58
  • A03BB01
1 pack-  The irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis has been verified by a doctor (i.e. the doctor has given the patient a prescription).
-  The pharmacist will verify the diagnosis, ask a patient about the course of the disease and possible changes in symptoms. He/she will also verify  the supply of the medicinal product on prescription within 6 months.
-  The pharmacist will supply the product only after verification of the diagnosis and prescription within the last 6 months has been verified and only if the symptoms have not changed.
Hypertension
  • C02AC05
  • C02AC06
  • C02CA04
  • C02CA06
for 3-month treatment

- The diagnosis of hypertension has been verified by a doctor (i.e. the doctor has given the patient a prescription).
- The pharmacist will measure the patient's blood pressure on the arm and  by asking the patient targeted questions he/she will determine whether the patient has diabetes mellitus, renal disease or has ever had a heart attack or stroke
- The pharmacist will supply the product only if all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
a)       Blood pressure is less than 130/80mmHg in persons with obesity, diabetes mellitus, renal disease, history of heart attack or stroke, or less than 140/90mmHg in other persons;
b)       Blood pressure is not less than 100/60mmHg;
c)       Heart rate does not exceed the physiological range of 60-90 pulses/min;
d)       Hypertension is treated with monotherapy; e)       The report on the supply of the product on a medical prescription is not older than 12 months.

Methyldopa / hypertension
  • C02AB01
for 3-month treatment- The diagnosis of hypertension has been verified by a doctor (i.e. the doctor has given the patient a prescription).
- The pharmacist will measure the patient's blood pressure on the arm and  by asking the patient targeted questions he/she will determine whether the patient has diabetes mellitus, renal disease or has ever had a heart attack or stroke
- The pharmacist will supply the product only if all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
a)       Blood pressure is less than 130/80mmHg in persons with obesity, diabetes mellitus, renal disease, history of heart attack or stroke, or less than 140/90mmHg in other persons;
b)       Blood pressure is not less than 100/60mmHg;
c)       Heart rate does not exceed the physiological range of 60-90 pulses/min;
d)       Hypertension is treated with monotherapy;              
e)   The patient uses the product for more than 3 months  
              
f)    The report on the supply of the product on a medical
prescription is not older than 6 months.
Peripheral vascular diseases, cerebrovascular insufficiency in the elderly
  • C04AE01
for 3-month treatment- The pharmacist will measure the patient's sitting blood pressure on the arm.
- The pharmacist will supply the product only if all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
a)       Blood pressure is be less than 100/60mmHg;
b)       Heart rate does not exceed the physiological range of 60-90 pulses/min;
c)       The report on the supply of the product on a medical prescription is not older than 12 months.