Medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses

CPC v2.1 Code: 3526

About medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses

cpc code 3526 covers the production and trade of medicaments, which are substances or preparations used for the treatment or prevention of disease. This industry is of vital importance to public health and the broader healthcare sector, as it provides the essential drugs and pharmaceuticals needed to address a wide range of medical conditions. Medicaments produced under this code play a crucial role in improving quality of life and reducing the burden of illness across the global population.

Production process

The production of medicaments involves a complex series of steps, including research and development, chemical synthesis, formulation, and quality control. Manufacturers utilize advanced techniques such as fermentation, extraction, and purification to isolate and refine the active pharmaceutical ingredients. Specialized equipment like reactors, centrifuges, and packaging machinery are employed to ensure the safety, efficacy, and consistency of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of medicaments requires a range of inputs, including raw materials such as chemical precursors, solvents, and reagents. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery, equipment, and laboratory instruments to facilitate the various stages of the production process. Additionally, skilled personnel, including chemists, pharmacologists, and quality control experts, are essential for the successful development and manufacture of medicaments.

Production outputs

The primary output of cpc code 3526 is a diverse range of medicaments, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and specialized therapeutic products. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 8610 Human health activities, 8620 Medical and dental practice activities, and 4772 Retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods, cosmetic and toilet articles in specialized stores.

Family tree for medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses

    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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3526'>3526: Medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3521'>3521: Salicylic acid and its salts and esters</a>"]
C --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3527'>3527: Other pharmaceutical products</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3529'>3529: Other articles for medical or surgical purposes</a>"]

    D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35260'>35260: Medicaments, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses</a>"]


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