Medicines by ATC code N Nervous system drugs

Place in the ATC classification

N Nervous system drugs 4,479 medicines
1. N01 Anesthetics 169 medicines
2. N02 Analgesics 1,032 medicines
3. N03 Antiepileptics 1,124 medicines
4. N04 Anti-parkinson drugs 315 medicines
5. N05 Psycholeptics 825 medicines
6. N06 Psychoanaleptics 766 medicines
7. N07 Other nervous system drugs 248 medicines

The most common active substances in the group

Amitriptyline 17 medicines
Aripiprazole 115 medicines
Aspirin 25 medicines
Atomoxetine 63 medicines
Brivaracetam 71 medicines
Buprenorphine 126 medicines
Caffeine 44 medicines
Carbamazepine 38 medicines
Carbidopa 63 medicines
Clobazam 28 medicines
Clonazepam 28 medicines
Codeine phosphate 60 medicines
Diazepam 30 medicines
Duloxetine 47 medicines
Entacapone 41 medicines
Escitalopram 21 medicines
Eslicarbazepine 27 medicines
Ethosuximide 22 medicines
Fentanyl 118 medicines
Fluoxetine 18 medicines
Gabapentin 70 medicines
Galantamine 33 medicines
Lacosamide 101 medicines
Lamotrigine 87 medicines
Levetiracetam 160 medicines
Levodopa 76 medicines
Lidocaine 33 medicines
Lisdexamfetamine 30 medicines
Melatonin 57 medicines
Memantine 65 medicines
Methadone 22 medicines
Methylphenidate 102 medicines
Midazolam 32 medicines
Morphine 67 medicines
Naloxone 51 medicines
Nicotine 66 medicines
Olanzapine 122 medicines
Oxcarbazepine 23 medicines
Oxycodone 191 medicines
Paliperidone 50 medicines
Paracetamol 239 medicines
Perampanel 35 medicines
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 28 medicines
Phenytoin sodium 29 medicines
Pramipexole 70 medicines
Pregabalin 180 medicines
Primidone 28 medicines
Quetiapine 75 medicines
Risperidone 41 medicines
Rivastigmine 80 medicines
Ropinirole 55 medicines
Rotigotine 20 medicines
Sodium valproate 42 medicines
Sumatriptan 38 medicines
Tapentadol 64 medicines
Topiramate 66 medicines
Tramadol 90 medicines
Trazodone 20 medicines
Venlafaxine 78 medicines
Zonisamide 47 medicines

… and 217 more substances in fewer medicines.

Medicines in the group and its subgroups

Medicine	Legal category
2%w/v Lidocaine injection BP SPC (N01BB02 lidocaine)	–
Abilify 1 mg / ml oral solution SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 10 mg tablets SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 15 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 15 mg tablets SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 30 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 30 mg tablets SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 5 mg tablets (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify 7.5 mg / ml solution for injection SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify Maintena SPC no longer supplied (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	–
Abilify Maintena 300 mg prolonged-release suspension for injection in Pre-filled syringe SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	Prescription only (POM)
Abilify Maintena 400 mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injection SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	–
Abilify Maintena 400 mg prolonged-release suspension for injection in Pre-filled syringe SPC (N05AX12 aripiprazole)	–
Abstral 100 micrograms sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abstral 200 micrograms sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abstral 300 microgram sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abstral 400 microgram sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abstral 600 micrograms sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abstral 800 micrograms sublingual tablets SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Abtard 10 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 15 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 20 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 30 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 40 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 5 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 60 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Abtard 80 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC no longer supplied (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–
Acamprosate 333 mg gastro-resistant tablets SPC (N07BB03 acamprosate)	Prescription only (POM)
Acamprosate Calcium 333 mg gastro-resistant tablets, Campral EC 333 mg gastro-resistant tablets (N07BB03 acamprosate)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 1 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 10 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 2.5 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 20 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 30 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actimorph 5 mg orodispersible tablets SPC (N02AA01 morphine)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 1 200 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 1 600 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 200 micrograms Compressed lozenge (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 200 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 400 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 400 micrograms Compressed lozenges (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 600 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Actiq 800 micrograms Compressed lozenge with Integral Oromucosal Applicator SPC (N02AB03 fentanyl)	Prescription only (POM)
Acumor XL 16 mg prolonged-release capsules SPC no longer supplied (N06DA04 galantamine)	–
Acumor XL 24 mg prolonged-release capsules SPC no longer supplied (N06DA04 galantamine)	–
Acumor XL 8 mg prolonged-release capsules SPC no longer supplied (N06DA04 galantamine)	–
Adaflex 1 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	Prescription only (POM)
Adaflex 2 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	Prescription only (POM)
Adaflex 3 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	Prescription only (POM)
Adaflex 4 mg tablets (N05CH01 melatonin)	Prescription only (POM)
Adaflex 5 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	Prescription only (POM)
Adaflex Ava 0.5 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adaflex Ava 1 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adaflex Ava 2 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adaflex Ava 4 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adaflex Ava 5 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adaflex Ava, 3 mg tablets SPC (N05CH01 melatonin)	–
Adartrel 0.25 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel 0.25 mg tablets (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel 0.5 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel 0.5 mg tablets (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel 2 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel 2 mg tablets (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adartrel0.5 mg film coated tablets (N04BC04 ropinirole)	Prescription only (POM)
Adasuve SPC no longer supplied (N05AH01 loxapine)	–
Adasuve 4.5 mg inhalation powder Pre-dispensed SPC no longer supplied (N05AH01 loxapine)	–
Adasuve 9.1 mg inhalation powder Pre-dispensed SPC no longer supplied (N05AH01 loxapine)	–
Addatans 175/43.75/200 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N04BA03 levodopa, decarboxylase inhibitor and COMT inhibitor)	–
Addepta XL 10 mg modified-release hard capsules SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Addepta XL 20 mg modified-release hard capsules SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Addepta XL 30 mg modified-release hard capsules SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Addnok 0.4 mg sublingual tablets SPC (N02AE01 buprenorphine)	–
Addnok 2 mg sublingual tablets SPC (N07BC01 buprenorphine)	–
Addnok 8 mg sublingual tablets SPC (N07BC01 buprenorphine)	–
Adepend 50 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N07BB04 naltrexone)	Prescription only (POM)
Aerrane 100% liquid inhalation Vapour SPC (N01AB06 isoflurane)	Prescription only (POM)
Affenid XL 18 mg prolonged release tablets SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Affenid XL 27 mg prolonged release tablets SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Affenid XL 36 mg prolonged release tablets SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Affenid XL 54 mg prolonged release tablets SPC (N06BA04 methylphenidate)	Prescription only (POM)
Agitane (Trihexyphenidyl 5 mg) SPC (N04AA01 trihexyphenidyl)	–
Agomelatine 25 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N06AX22 agomelatine)	Prescription only (POM)
Agomelatine Accord 25 mg film-coated tablets SPC no longer supplied (N06AX22 agomelatine)	–
Agomelatine Aristo 25 mg film-coated tablets SPC (N06AX22 agomelatine)	Prescription only (POM)
Agomelatine Neuraxpharm 25 mg film-coated tablets (N06AX22 agomelatine)	Prescription only (POM)
Aimovig 140 mg solution for injection in Pre Filled pen SPC (N02CD01 erenumab)	Prescription only (POM)
Aimovig 140 mg solution for injection in Pre Filled syringe SPC (N02CD01 erenumab)	Prescription only (POM)
Aimovig 70 mg solution for injection in Pre Filled pen SPC (N02CD01 erenumab)	Prescription only (POM)
Aimovig 70 mg solution for injection in Pre Filled syringe SPC (N02CD01 erenumab)	Prescription only (POM)
Ajovy 225 mg solution for injection in Pre-filled pen SPC (N02 Analgesics)	Prescription only (POM)
Ajovy 225 mg solution for injection in Pre-filled syringe SPC (N02CD03 fremanezumab)	Prescription only (POM)
Alaquet XL 150 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N05AH04 quetiapine)	–
Alaquet XL 200 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N05AH04 quetiapine)	–
Alaquet XL 300 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N05AH04 quetiapine)	–
Alaquet XL 400 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N05AH04 quetiapine)	–
Alaquet XL 50 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N05AH04 quetiapine)	–
Alfentanil 5 mg / ml solution for injection (N01AH02 alfentanil)	Prescription only (POM)
Alfentanil 500 micrograms / ml solution for injection SPC (N01AH02 alfentanil)	–
Alfentanil 500 micrograms/ml solution for injection/infusion SPC (N01AH02 alfentanil)	–
Alivio 40 mg prolonged-release tablets SPC (N02AA05 oxycodone)	–

Other groups of the same level

A Alimentary tract and metabolism drugs 1,624 medicines
B Blood and blood forming organ drugs 1,013 medicines
C Cardiovascular system drugs 1,712 medicines
D Dermatologicals 411 medicines
G Genito urinary system and sex hormones 815 medicines
H Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. sex hormones and insulins 442 medicines
J Antiinfectives for systemic use 1,393 medicines
L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents 1,791 medicines
M Musculo-skeletal system drugs 701 medicines
P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents 82 medicines
R Respiratory system drugs 803 medicines
S Sensory organ drugs 363 medicines
V Various drug classes 338 medicines

Other names of the ATC group

Sources

Patient leaflets and SPCs: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Active substances, ATC codes and legal categories: the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), NHS Business Services Authority
World Health Organization (WHO): ATC/DDD classification, group N

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