Table 1.

Medications, typical indications, and corresponding Anatomic Therapeutic Chemical codes selected for the study

MEDICATION CLASSTYPICAL INDICATIONSCODES
AntibioticsInfectionJ01, G04A
AntidepressantsDepressionN06A
AntihypertensivesHypertensionC02, C03, C04, C05, C07, C08, C09
BenzodiazepinesAnxietyN05BA, N03AE
BisphosphonatesOsteoporosisM05B
HypoglycemicsDiabetesA10
Lipid-lowering agentsCardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemiaC10