Pharmaceutical Drugs: version 1

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# Pharmaceutical Drugs <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Pharmaceutical Drugs
gpc_code: 10005845
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/51160100
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Includes any products that can be described/observed as a substance, used in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease that achieves its primary intended purpose through pharmacological, immunological or metabolic means within or on the body. Includes all drugs, biologicals or therapeutic nutritionals for human applications.

### Excludes

Excludes all healthcare, veterinary and dental products already classified in GPC, such as spermicides, hormonal contraception, dietary aid - appetite/fat control, dietary aid - meal replacement, energy/stimulant products, nutritional supplements, vitamins/minerals, baby treatments, cystitis products, diuretic remedies, rectal medication, poison removal/treatment products, sterilisers/surgical spirits, homeopathic remedies, oral rehydration/electrolyte maintenance, diarrhoea remedies, laxatives, nausea remedies, antacids/indigestion/flatulence remedies, general/multi-use gastrointestinal remedies, worming preparations, anti-smoking aids, habit treatments, oral/mouth treatments, general/multi-use pain relief, arthritis/rheumatic/muscular pain relief, headache/migraine pain relief, personal repellents, allergy prevention/relief/antihistamines, chest rubs, cold/cough remedies, nasal strips/sprays, throat remedies, ear preparations, eye preparations, acne/rosacea treatments, anti-fungal products, hand sanitizers/antiseptics, hair loss treatments, general/multi purpose skin/scalp treatments, insect bite relief, parasite infestation treatments, psoriasis/eczema/dry skin/scalp treatments, wart/verruca/corn/callus treatment, sleeping aids, stress relief/calmatives, travel sickness preventatives - medicinal, dental cleansing, veterinary pharmaceuticals, pet nutritional supplements and pet parasite treatments.
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