Pharmaceutical products
CPC v2.1 Code: 352
About pharmaceutical products
cpc code 352 covers the pharmaceutical industry, a critical sector that plays a vital role in the global economy. This industry is responsible for the research, development, and production of a wide range of medicinal and therapeutic products, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and various healthcare supplies. The pharmaceutical industry's importance cannot be overstated, as it is instrumental in improving public health, enhancing quality of life, and driving scientific and technological advancements.
Production process
The production of pharmaceutical products typically involves a complex and highly regulated process. Key steps include drug discovery, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and large-scale manufacturing. Pharmaceutical companies utilize advanced techniques such as chemical synthesis, biotechnology, and formulation development to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of their products.
Production inputs
The pharmaceutical industry requires a diverse range of inputs, including raw materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, purification systems, and packaging machinery, is also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of researchers, scientists, engineers, and production personnel to drive innovation and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the pharmaceutical industry are the various medicinal and therapeutic products that are consumed by 420 Healthcare and 630 Retail sectors. These include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vaccines, and medical devices. The pharmaceutical industry's outputs play a crucial role in maintaining and improving public health, treating a wide range of medical conditions, and supporting the overall well-being of individuals and communities.
Family tree for pharmaceutical products
graph LR
A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35'>35: Other chemical products; man-made fibres</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/352'>352: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/351'>351: Paints and varnishes and related products; artists' colours; ink</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/353'>353: Soap, cleaning preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/354'>354: Chemical products n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/355'>355: Man-made fibres</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3521'>3521: Salicylic acid and its salts and esters</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3522'>3522: Lysine and its esters and salts thereof; glutamic acid and its salts; quaternary ammonium salts and hydroxides; lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids; acyclic amides and their derivatives and salts thereof; cyclic amides (except ureines) and their derivatives and salts</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3523'>3523: Lactones n.e.c., heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused pyrazole ring, a pyrimidine ring, a piperazine ring, an unfused triazine ring or a phenothiazine ring system not further fused; hydantoin and its derivatives; sulphonamides</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3524'>3524: Sugars, chemically pure n.e.c.; sugar ethers and sugar esters and their salts n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3525'>3525: Provitamins, vitamins and hormones; glycosides and vegetable alkaloids and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives; antibiotics</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3526'>3526: Medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3527'>3527: Other pharmaceutical products</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3529'>3529: Other articles for medical or surgical purposes</a>"]
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