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New Drug Assignments and Reassignments for 2010

  • Liraglutide (Victoza®); Novo Nordisk; For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus - AHFS Class: 68:20.92 (Jan, 2010)
  • Tocilizumab (Actemra®); Genentech; For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis - AHFS Class: 92:36 (Jan, 2010)
  • Dalfampridine (Ampyra®); Acorda; For the improvement of walking in patients with multiple sclerosis - AHFS Class: 92:92 (Jan, 2010)

AHFS Classification Changes for 2010

The following table describes changes to the AHFS Pharmacologic-Therapeutic Classification© that will go into effect with the publication of the 2010 edition of AHFS Drug Information® (February 1, 2010). This is only a partial listing of the AHFS PTC. The full classification system, along with a list of drugs covered in AHFS DI and their corresponding classes, is available in the printed edition and is available electronically in a separate file. Please contact the ASHP Marketing and Sales Office for licensing information at
301-664-8757 or marketing@ashp.org.

AHFS Class Retired Change Description
12:16.04
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New classification (α-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.04.04
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New classification (Non-selective α-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.04.08
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New classification (Non-selective α1-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.04.12
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New classification (Selective α1-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.08
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New classification (β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.08.04
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New classification (Non-selective β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
12:16.08.08
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New classification (Selective β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents)
28:40
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New classification (Fibromyalgia Agents)

 

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