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Drug cost by Therapeutic Group (excluding compounds)

Jun 02 Alimentary Tract and Metabolism $104,189,613 Blood and Blood Forming Organs $53,418,559 Cardiovascular System $58,833,840 Dermatologicals $22,031,413 Genito-Urinary System $13,385,994 Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Contraceptive Hormones $30,123,337 Infections - Agents for Systemic Use $32,358,513 Musculoskeletal System $6,588,535 Nervous System $118,597,888 Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants $21,357,944 Respiratory System and Allergies $60,807,239 Sensory Organs $7,515,942 Special Foods $8,293,238 $537,502,054 Year Ending Jun 03 $113,980,889 $58,614,269 $61,282,243 $20,240,672 $12,990,306 $30,006,694 $32,817,234 $8,660,898 $130,755,723 $27,608,457 $60,297,801 $8,840,263 $9,158,574 $575,254,023 Jun 04 $127,544,619 $70,090,496 $70,164,708 $19,509,909 $11,904,760 $30,131,061 $34,787,251 $9,607,476 $132,230,067 $35,884,974 $57,751,516 $10,090,497 $10,214,964 $619,912,296 Jun 05 $132,003,314 $78,050,400 $73,061,271 $16,577,858 $11,293,356 $31,894,480 $35,508,683 $10,636,079 $134,648,710 $45,578,058 $61,021,941 $9,458,850 $10,869,688 $650,602,686 Sep 05 $133,131,931 $80,865,880 $72,935,877 $16,446,255 $10,969,746 $31,341,597 $34,373,832 $10,945,667 $136,265,957 $46,926,218 $60,918,105 $9,546,192 $11,010,185 $655,677,441

Alimentary Tract and Metabolism

Year Ending Main Antidiarrhoeals Main Anti-ulcerants Main Diabetes Main Diabetes Management Main Vitamins Rest Remainder Jun 02 $7,817,930 $44,108,946 $18,585,203 $18,129,334 $4,181,925 $11,366,275 Jun 03 $8,197,866 $52,211,438 $18,958,061 $19,434,808 $4,096,163 $11,082,554 Jun 04 $8,144,622 $63,982,221 $19,224,912 $19,814,806 $4,198,329 $12,179,730 Jun 05 $7,643,255 $68,639,697 $20,600,646 $19,511,895 $3,824,347 $11,783,472 Sep 05 $7,712,851 $70,764,380 $20,918,030 $18,510,558 $3,697,267 $11,528,847

$104,189,613 $113,980,889 $127,544,619 $132,003,314 $133,131,931

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Blood and Blood Forming Organs

Year Ending Main Antianaemics Main Antifibrinolytics, Haemostatics and Local Sclerosants Main Antithrombotic Agents Main Fluids and Electrolytes Main Modifying Agents Lipid Jun 02 $4,837,817 $517,261 $3,953,590 $3,656,380 $40,453,510 $53,418,559 Jun 03 $4,133,156 $671,138 $4,240,282 $3,482,314 $46,087,379 $58,614,269 Jun 04 $6,990,374 $759,205 $3,847,770 $3,526,358 $54,966,789 $70,090,496 Jun 05 $9,241,397 $821,870 $4,091,193 $3,075,136 $60,820,805 $78,050,400 Sep 05 $9,610,922 $836,535 $4,129,966 $2,934,788 $63,353,669 $80,865,880

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Cardiovascular System

Year Ending Main Agents Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin System Main Anti-arrythmics Main Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Main Calcium Channel Blockers Main Diuretics Rest Remainder Jun 02 $21,357,029 $5,135,784 $7,972,065 $13,885,554 $1,908,636 $8,574,771 $58,833,840 Jun 03 $23,037,155 $5,191,182 $9,234,806 $13,777,932 $1,965,620 $8,075,547 $61,282,243 Jun 04 $28,435,235 $5,122,470 $11,530,626 $16,368,838 $2,292,473 $6,415,067 $70,164,708 Jun 05 $29,115,353 $4,967,431 $17,583,798 $13,018,712 $2,363,839 $6,012,138 $73,061,271 Sep 05 $27,909,654 $4,925,121 $18,503,809 $13,211,626 $2,373,687 $6,011,979 $72,935,877

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Dermatologicals

Year Ending Main Anti-acne Preparations Main Antibacterials Topical Main Corticosteroids Topical Main Emollients and Barrier Creams Main Psoriasis and Eczema Preparations Rest Remainder Jun 02 $7,704,576 $1,424,141 $6,662,428 $1,131,909 $2,391,276 $2,717,084 $22,031,413 Jun 03 $5,668,143 $1,407,665 $6,728,509 $1,173,556 $2,499,151 $2,763,649 $20,240,672 Jun 04 $4,376,531 $1,360,646 $6,861,286 $1,341,857 $2,578,039 $2,991,548 $19,509,909 Jun 05 $1,622,061 $1,391,126 $6,799,117 $1,439,766 $2,586,307 $2,739,480 $16,577,858 Sep 05 $1,616,086 $1,348,581 $6,802,097 $1,427,167 $2,597,850 $2,654,474 $16,446,255

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Genito-Urinary System

Year Ending Main Anti-androgen Oral Contraceptives Main Contraceptives - Hormonal Main Contraceptives - Non-hormonal Main Myometrial and Vaginal Hormone Preparations Main Urinary Agents Rest Remainder Jun 02 $1,182,557 $8,582,482 $1,647,437 $503,974 $548,785 $920,759 $13,385,994 Jun 03 $843,382 $8,607,578 $1,581,557 $565,929 $577,216 $814,644 $12,990,306 Jun 04 $843,141 $7,715,345 $1,356,589 $655,758 $659,053 $674,875 $11,904,760 Jun 05 $634,203 $7,435,532 $1,209,134 $675,048 $652,033 $687,405 $11,293,356 Sep 05 $645,810 $7,123,833 $1,192,609 $687,855 $643,690 $675,948 $10,969,746

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Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Contraceptive Hormones

Year Ending Main Calcium Homeostasis Main Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use Main Hormone Replacement Therapy - Systemic Main Hormones Non Contraceptive Sex Main Trophic Hormones Rest Remainder Jun 02 $5,694,185 $2,413,004 $6,632,638 $3,647,552 $7,729,180 $4,006,778 $30,123,337 Jun 03 $7,708,820 $2,620,297 $3,833,980 $3,206,583 $8,490,517 $4,146,498 $30,006,694 Jun 04 $8,304,899 $3,001,551 $2,419,591 $2,368,574 $9,566,949 $4,469,496 $30,131,061 Jun 05 $9,830,498 $3,145,776 $1,879,544 $1,647,028 $10,818,437 $4,573,198 $31,894,480 Sep 05 $10,147,903 $3,213,293 $1,806,860 $1,627,812 $9,953,339 $4,592,389 $31,341,597

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Infections - Agents for Systemic Use

Year Ending Main Antibacterials Main Antifungals Main Antiretrovirals Main Antivirals Main Urinary Tract Infections Rest Remainder Jun 02 $15,365,037 $7,721,583 $5,701,308 $1,191,896 $983,894 $1,394,795 $32,358,513 Jun 03 $14,558,509 $7,936,490 $6,432,708 $1,452,655 $1,014,749 $1,422,123 $32,817,234 Jun 04 $13,056,222 $10,215,820 $7,327,402 $1,609,029 $1,028,495 $1,550,283 $34,787,251 Jun 05 $13,939,594 $8,394,040 $8,879,885 $1,650,794 $1,121,603 $1,522,767 $35,508,683 Sep 05 $13,662,580 $7,383,379 $9,009,270 $1,656,427 $1,137,242 $1,524,935 $34,373,832

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Musculoskeletal System

Year Ending Main Anticholinesterases Main Anti-inflammatory Non Steroidal Drugs (NSAIDs) Main Antirheumatoid Agents Main Hyperuricaemia and Antigout Main Muscle Relaxants Rest Remainder Jun 02 $98,452 $4,773,055 $481,331 $587,684 $646,713 $1,301 $6,588,535 Jun 03 $103,136 $4,742,628 $2,231,281 $924,136 $658,599 $1,118 $8,660,898 Jun 04 $101,098 $4,661,301 $3,006,900 $1,141,180 $695,284 $1,713 $9,607,476 Jun 05 $102,865 $4,616,008 $3,935,237 $1,272,005 $707,893 $2,070 $10,636,079 Sep 05 $103,518 $4,731,575 $4,083,088 $1,320,051 $705,530 $1,905 $10,945,667

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Nervous System

Year Ending Main Analgesics Main Antidepressants Main Anti-Epilepsy Drugs Main Antimigraine Preparations Main Antipsychotics Rest Remainder Jun 02 $15,566,565 $28,054,262 $17,497,161 $10,500,428 $36,673,284 $10,306,189 Jun 03 $16,549,221 $32,758,944 $19,023,721 $11,235,899 $40,883,106 $10,304,832 Jun 04 $16,190,180 $27,574,084 $20,724,500 $12,192,861 $45,189,500 $10,358,942 Jun 05 $14,164,773 $27,323,069 $21,393,637 $12,419,478 $48,562,844 $10,784,908 Sep 05 $14,206,803 $27,921,952 $21,609,518 $12,529,874 $49,218,639 $10,779,172

$118,597,888 $130,755,723 $132,230,067 $134,648,710 $136,265,957

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Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants

Year Ending Main Chemotherapeutic Agents Main Endocrine Therapy Main Immunosuppressants Jun 02 $1,129,280 $4,088,416 $16,140,248 $21,357,944 Jun 03 $5,098,761 $4,448,588 $18,061,107 $27,608,457 Jun 04 $10,861,954 $5,328,388 $19,694,632 $35,884,974 Jun 05 $11,323,401 $6,471,509 $27,783,148 $45,578,058 Sep 05 $12,499,298 $6,824,157 $27,602,763 $46,926,218

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Respiratory System and Allergies

Year Ending Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents - MDI Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Long Acting Inhalers Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Metered Dose Inhalers Main Inhaled Corticosteroids - Breath Activated Devices Main Inhaled Corticosteroids - Metered Dose Inhalers Rest Remainder Jun 02 $2,832,031 $5,952,999 $7,813,125 $5,907,185 $21,905,489 $16,396,410 $60,807,239 Jun 03 $3,105,953 $9,993,765 $8,089,210 $4,402,737 $20,696,333 $14,009,803 $60,297,801 Jun 04 $3,355,260 $14,287,740 $8,366,179 $3,764,185 $14,907,651 $13,070,501 $57,751,516 Jun 05 $3,611,485 $18,646,611 $8,690,665 $2,940,478 $14,550,820 $12,581,882 $61,021,941 Sep 05 $3,628,711 $19,437,673 $7,957,043 $2,844,093 $14,402,013 $12,648,572 $60,918,105

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Sensory Organs

Year Ending Main Ear/Eye Preparations Main Preparations Ear Main Preparations Eye Jun 02 $650,146 $199,978 $6,665,818 $7,515,942 Jun 03 $550,080 $190,143 $8,100,040 $8,840,263 Jun 04 $580,926 $108,769 $9,400,803 $10,090,497 Jun 05 $537,885 $119,239 $8,801,726 $9,458,850 Sep 05 $519,046 $122,478 $8,904,668 $9,546,192

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Special Foods

Year Ending Main Foods And Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism - PKU Main Gluten Free Foods Main Formulae Infant Main Nutrient Modules Main Supplements/Complete Diet (Nasogastric/Gastrostomy Tube Feed) Oral Rest Remainder Jun 02 $1,968,523 $157,858 $560,161 $215,238 $5,212,439 $179,020 $8,293,238 Jun 03 $2,052,283 $157,919 $692,062 $211,193 $5,827,317 $217,800 $9,158,574 Jun 04 $2,367,488 $151,038 $991,995 $202,745 $6,318,444 $183,254 $10,214,964 Jun 05 $2,353,441 $180,531 $1,508,783 $258,196 $6,420,574 $148,162 $10,869,688 Sep 05 $2,255,604 $167,519 $1,689,341 $279,590 $6,474,666 $143,465 $11,010,185

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Prescriptions by Therapeutic Group (excluding compounds)

Year Ending Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Blood and Blood Forming Organs Cardiovascular System Dermatologicals Genito-Urinary System Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Contraceptive Hormones Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Musculoskeletal System Nervous System Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants Respiratory System and Allergies Sensory Organs Special Foods Jun 02 2,823,709 1,309,699 3,234,021 1,632,382 896,946 1,105,004 2,962,990 950,332 4,212,643 98,743 2,324,713 612,049 47,077 22,210,308 Jun 03 2,983,684 1,533,161 3,402,917 1,678,885 862,976 991,347 2,863,047 953,507 4,342,462 101,983 2,204,745 602,045 37,368 22,558,127 Jun 04 3,466,891 1,834,871 3,905,168 1,718,512 877,300 1,023,286 2,881,918 1,003,845 4,702,589 113,891 2,244,324 636,152 44,013 24,452,760 Jun 05 3,888,872 2,112,171 4,403,643 1,820,497 875,910 1,130,792 3,206,735 1,180,555 5,240,724 120,664 2,387,025 671,895 49,019 27,088,502 Sep 05 3,914,003 2,138,484 4,430,677 1,806,794 868,430 1,136,951 3,181,159 1,192,895 5,248,111 120,872 2,398,030 673,048 49,513 27,158,967

Alimentary Tract and Metabolism

Year Ending Main Antidiarrhoeals Main Anti-ulcerants Main Diabetes Main Diabetes Management Main Vitamins Rest Remainder Jun 02 87,689 807,689 444,120 218,339 277,888 987,984 2,823,709 Jun 03 89,343 901,568 472,695 227,560 313,045 979,473 2,983,684 Jun 04 96,234 1,030,248 533,564 241,190 410,008 1,155,647 3,466,891 Jun 05 107,501 1,155,171 603,059 260,790 500,869 1,261,482 3,888,872 Sep 05 107,503 1,174,127 610,452 268,390 499,416 1,254,115 3,914,003

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Blood and Blood Forming Organs

Year Ending Main Antianaemics Main Antifibrinolytics, Haemostatics and Local Sclerosants Main Antithrombotic Agents Main Fluids and Electrolytes Main Modifying Agents Lipid Jun 02 65,354 15,356 497,575 170,611 560,803 1,309,699 Jun 03 76,718 21,795 496,306 175,396 762,946 1,533,161 Jun 04 97,352 23,972 560,193 188,783 964,571 1,834,871 Jun 05 117,460 25,134 619,330 198,386 1,151,861 2,112,171 Sep 05 119,318 25,213 617,096 193,528 1,183,329 2,138,484

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Cardiovascular System

Year Ending Main Agents Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin System Main Anti-arrythmics Main Adrenoceptor Blockers Beta Main Calcium Channel Blockers Main Diuretics Rest Remainder Jun 02 889,578 156,210 619,761 490,395 650,991 427,086 3,234,021 Jun 03 959,560 150,583 669,760 533,919 659,508 429,587 3,402,917 Jun 04 1,105,102 165,290 782,009 571,456 777,144 504,167 3,905,168 Jun 05 1,239,234 176,495 933,634 611,686 903,201 539,393 4,403,643 Sep 05 1,249,184 174,052 955,654 615,982 902,756 533,049 4,430,677

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Dermatologicals

Year Ending Main Anti-acne Preparations Main Antibacterials Topical Main Corticosteroids Topical Main Emollients and Barrier Creams Main Psoriasis and Eczema Preparations Rest Remainder Jun 02 29,804 204,894 752,717 266,842 89,549 288,576 1,632,382 Jun 03 24,231 202,469 777,715 293,879 93,696 286,895 1,678,885 Jun 04 26,097 195,412 796,341 312,346 94,122 294,194 1,718,512 Jun 05 25,929 196,762 854,241 344,697 98,934 299,934 1,820,497 Sep 05 25,873 194,313 850,325 340,830 98,440 297,013 1,806,794

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Genito-Urinary System

Year Ending Main Anti-androgen Oral Contraceptives Main Contraceptives - Hormonal Main Contraceptives - Non-hormonal Main Myometrial and Vaginal Hormone Preparations Main Urinary Agents Rest Remainder Jun 02 78,846 528,224 110,809 44,242 65,890 68,935 896,946 Jun 03 54,811 519,002 110,463 47,737 67,754 63,209 862,976 Jun 04 55,010 516,705 109,299 50,509 81,116 64,661 877,300 Jun 05 55,683 500,981 108,476 55,236 87,267 68,267 875,910 Sep 05 55,791 494,972 108,039 56,339 86,649 66,640 868,430

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Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Contraceptive Hormones

Year Ending Main Calcium Homeostasis Main Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use Main Hormone Replacement Therapy - Systemic Main Hormones Non Contraceptive Sex Main Trophic Hormones Rest Remainder Jun 02 79,184 378,856 376,072 14,670 6,124 250,098 1,105,004 Jun 03 104,204 379,461 234,275 14,344 6,982 252,081 991,347 Jun 04 132,420 422,724 159,355 15,311 8,171 285,305 1,023,286 Jun 05 157,788 486,342 132,225 15,378 9,484 329,575 1,130,792 Sep 05 162,548 490,173 128,000 15,315 9,602 331,313 1,136,951

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Infections - Agents for Systemic Use

Year Ending Main Antibacterials Main Antifungals Main Antiretrovirals Main Antivirals Main Urinary Tract Infections Rest Remainder Jun 02 2,641,329 58,110 4,862 39,521 129,507 89,661 2,962,990 Jun 03 2,538,151 58,580 5,229 42,437 130,061 88,589 2,863,047 Jun 04 2,539,229 68,084 5,854 45,295 133,139 90,317 2,881,918 Jun 05 2,840,251 66,484 6,775 48,134 152,386 92,705 3,206,735 Sep 05 2,812,453 65,275 6,718 48,882 154,403 93,428 3,181,159

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Musculoskeletal System

Year Ending Main Anticholinesterases Main Anti-inflammatory Non Steroidal Drugs (NSAIDs) Main Antirheumatoid Agents Main Hyperuricaemia and Antigout Main Muscle Relaxants Rest Remainder Jun 02 1,355 709,774 2,707 149,240 87,203 53 950,332 Jun 03 1,352 702,066 5,372 159,148 85,523 46 953,507 Jun 04 1,407 719,034 6,103 182,586 94,644 71 1,003,845 Jun 05 1,485 843,951 6,860 224,106 104,075 78 1,180,555 Sep 05 1,488 854,403 6,971 226,044 103,913 76 1,192,895

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Nervous System

Year Ending Main Analgesics Main Antidepressants Main Anti-Epilepsy Drugs Main Antimigraine Preparations Main Antipsychotics Rest Remainder Jun 02 1,836,641 701,630 286,046 105,065 256,780 1,026,481 4,212,643 Jun 03 1,875,409 753,110 291,890 103,491 270,419 1,048,143 4,342,462 Jun 04 1,971,225 859,575 336,170 105,759 319,839 1,110,021 4,702,589 Jun 05 2,251,738 947,810 361,568 104,659 356,392 1,218,557 5,240,724 Sep 05 2,256,265 954,227 362,131 104,041 355,195 1,216,252 5,248,111

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Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants

Year Ending Main Chemotherapeutic Agents Main Endocrine Therapy Main Immunosuppressants Jun 02 38,017 33,142 27,584 98,743 Jun 03 39,989 32,547 29,447 101,983 Jun 04 44,784 36,585 32,522 113,891 Jun 05 48,437 37,640 34,587 120,664 Sep 05 49,191 37,324 34,357 120,872

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Respiratory System and Allergies

Year Ending Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents - MDI Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Long Acting Inhalers Main Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Metered Dose Inhalers Main Inhaled Corticosteroids - Breath Activated Devices Main Inhaled Corticosteroids - Metered Dose Inhalers Rest Remainder Jun 02 92,356 74,452 559,337 134,674 472,894 991,000 2,324,713 Jun 03 98,279 103,176 567,083 108,632 479,777 847,798 2,204,745 Jun 04 107,961 133,259 594,653 95,727 478,977 833,747 2,244,324 Jun 05 118,732 157,216 644,704 87,949 483,653 894,771 2,387,025 Sep 05 118,487 159,389 653,437 84,842 479,166 902,709 2,398,030

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Sensory Organs

Year Ending Main Ear/Eye Preparations Main Preparations Ear Main Preparations Eye Jun 02 122,700 31,313 458,036 612,049 Jun 03 107,023 30,299 464,723 602,045 Jun 04 115,774 24,928 495,450 636,152 Jun 05 108,863 28,767 534,265 671,895 Sep 05 105,652 29,781 537,615 673,048

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Special Foods

Year Ending Main Foods And Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism - PKU Main Gluten Free Foods Main Formulae Infant Main Nutrient Modules Main Supplements/Complete Diet (Nasogastric/Gastrostomy Tube Feed) Oral Rest Remainder Jun 02 1,212 4,913 4,548 1,542 32,576 2,286 47,077 Jun 03 716 4,380 1,801 1,126 27,948 1,397 37,368 Jun 04 732 4,331 2,118 1,057 34,443 1,332 44,013 Jun 05 791 5,448 2,423 1,166 37,898 1,293 49,019 Sep 05 783 5,082 2,468 1,225 38,749 1,206 49,513

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Investment by Therapeutic Groups

$655,677,441 for the year ending Sep 05

Alimentary Tract and Metabolism $133.13M ( 20.30 % ) Blood and Blood Forming Organs $80.87M ( 12.33 % )

Cardiovascular System $72.94M ( 11.12 % )

Nervous System $136.27M ( 20.78 % )

Respiratory System and Allergies $60.92M ( 9.29 % ) Dermatologicals $16.45M ( 2.51 % ) Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants $46.93M ( 7.16 % ) Hormone Preparations - Systemic excluding Contraceptive Hormones $31.34M ( 4.78 % )

Other (GUS,M-SS,SO,SF) $42.47M ( 6.48 % ) Infections - Agents for Systemic Use $34.37M ( 5.24 % )

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Alimentary Tract and Metabolism

$133,131,931 for the year ending Sep 05

Anti-ulcerants $70.76M ( 53.15 % )

Remainder $11.53M ( 8.66 % )

Diabetes $20.92M ( 15.71 % )

Vitamins $3.70M ( 2.78 % ) Antidiarrhoeals $7.71M ( 5.79 % ) Diabetes Management $18.51M ( 13.90 % )

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Blood and Blood Forming Organs

$80,865,880 for the year ending Sep 05

Lipid Modifying Agents $63.35M ( 78.34 % ) Antithrombotic Agents $4.13M ( 5.11 % )

Antifibrinolytics, Haemostatics and Local Sclerosants $0.84M ( 1.03 % ) Fluids and Electrolytes $2.93M ( 3.63 % )

Antianaemics $9.61M ( 11.89 % )

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Cardiovascular System

$72,935,877 for the year ending Sep 05

Agents Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin System $27.91M ( 38.27 % )

Remainder $6.01M ( 8.24 % )

Diuretics $2.37M ( 3.25 % )

Anti-arrythmics $4.93M ( 6.75 % ) Beta Adrenoceptor Blockers $18.50M ( 25.37 % )

Calcium Channel Blockers $13.21M ( 18.11 % )

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Dermatologicals

$16,446,255 for the year ending Sep 05

Corticosteroids Topical $6.80M ( 41.36 % )

Anti-acne Preparations $1.62M ( 9.83 % )

Emollients and Barrier Creams $1.43M ( 8.68 % ) Remainder $2.65M ( 16.14 % )

Psoriasis and Eczema Preparations $2.60M ( 15.80 % )

Antibacterials Topical $1.35M ( 8.20 % )

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Genito-Urinary System

$10,969,746 for the year ending Sep 05

Contraceptives - Non-hormonal $1.19M ( 10.87 % )

Remainder $0.68M ( 6.16 % )

Urinary Agents $0.64M ( 5.87 % )

Anti-androgen Oral Contraceptives $0.65M ( 5.89 % ) Contraceptives - Hormonal $7.12M ( 64.94 % ) Myometrial and Vaginal Hormone Preparations $0.69M ( 6.27 % )

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Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Contraceptive Hormones

$31,341,597 for the year ending Sep 05

Calcium Homeostasis $10.15M ( 32.38 % )

Sex Hormones Non Contraceptive $1.63M ( 5.19 % )

Trophic Hormones $9.95M ( 31.76 % ) Remainder $4.59M ( 14.65 % )

Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Systemic Use $3.21M ( 10.25 % ) Hormone Replacement Therapy - Systemic $1.81M ( 5.77 % )

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Infections - Agents for Systemic Use

$34,373,832 for the year ending Sep 05

Antibacterials $13.66M ( 39.75 % )

Remainder $1.52M ( 4.44 % )

Urinary Tract Infections $1.14M ( 3.31 % ) Antivirals $1.66M ( 4.82 % )

Antiretrovirals $9.01M ( 26.21 % )

Antifungals $7.38M ( 21.48 % )

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Musculoskeletal System

$10,945,667 for the year ending Sep 05

Anti-inflammatory Non Steroidal Drugs (NSAIDs) $4.73M ( 43.23 % )

Anticholinesterases $0.10M ( 0.95 % ) Remainder $0.00M ( 0.02 % ) Muscle Relaxants $0.71M ( 6.45 % )

Antirheumatoid Agents $4.08M ( 37.30 % )

Hyperuricaemia and Antigout $1.32M ( 12.06 % )

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Nervous System

$136,265,957 for the year ending Sep 05

Antipsychotics $49.22M ( 36.12 % )

Remainder $10.78M ( 7.91 % )

Antidepressants $27.92M ( 20.49 % )

Antimigraine Preparations $12.53M ( 9.20 % )

Analgesics $14.21M ( 10.43 % ) Anti-Epilepsy Drugs $21.61M ( 15.86 % )

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Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants

$46,926,218 for the year ending Sep 05

Immunosuppressants $27.60M ( 58.82 % )

Endocrine Therapy $6.82M ( 14.54 % )

Chemotherapeutic Agents $12.50M ( 26.64 % )

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Respiratory System and Allergies

$60,918,105 for the year ending Sep 05

Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Long Acting Inhalers $19.44M ( 31.91 % )

Inhaled Corticosteroids - Metered Dose Inhalers $14.40M ( 23.64 % )

Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Metered Dose Inhalers $7.96M ( 13.06 % )

Remainder $12.65M ( 20.76 % )

Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents - MDI $3.63M ( 5.96 % ) Inhaled Corticosteroids - Breath Activated Devices $2.84M ( 4.67 % )

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Sensory Organs

$9,546,192 for the year ending Sep 05

Eye Preparations $8.90M ( 93.28 % ) Ear Preparations $0.12M ( 1.28 % )

Ear/Eye Preparations $0.52M ( 5.44 % )

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Special Foods

$11,010,185 for the year ending Sep 05

Oral Supplements/Complete Diet (Nasogastric/Gastrostomy Tube Feed) $6.47M ( 58.81 % )

Gluten Free Foods $0.17M ( 1.52 % ) Remainder $0.14M ( 1.30 % ) Nutrient Modules $0.28M ( 2.54 % )

Infant Formulae $1.69M ( 15.34 % )

Foods And Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism - PKU $2.26M ( 20.49 % )

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Therapeutic Group 2 ranked by latest months cost. Top 20

Therapeutic Group 1 Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Blood and Blood Forming Organs Nervous System Cardiovascular System Therapeutic Group 2 Anti-ulcerants Lipid Modifying Agents Antipsychotics Agents Affecting the Renin-Angiotensin System Current Ranking 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ranking Last FYr 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 9 7 13 16 12 11 14 10 15 17 19 22 26 Jun 02 $44,108,946 $40,453,510 $36,673,284 $21,357,029 $16,140,248 $28,054,262 $17,497,161 $18,585,203 $18,129,334 $5,952,999 $7,972,065 $21,905,489 $15,566,565 $15,365,037 $13,885,554 $10,500,428 $1,129,280 $7,729,180 $5,694,185 $4,837,817 Jun 03 $52,211,438 $46,087,379 $40,883,106 $23,037,155 $18,061,107 $32,758,944 $19,023,721 $18,958,061 $19,434,808 $9,993,765 $9,234,806 $20,696,333 $16,549,221 $14,558,509 $13,777,932 $11,235,899 $5,098,761 $8,490,517 $7,708,820 $4,133,156 Jun 04 $63,982,221 $54,966,789 $45,189,500 $28,435,235 $19,694,632 $27,574,084 $20,724,500 $19,224,912 $19,814,806 $14,287,740 $11,530,626 $14,907,651 $16,190,180 $13,056,222 $16,368,838 $12,192,861 $10,861,954 $9,566,949 $8,304,899 $6,990,374 Jun 05 $68,639,697 $60,820,805 $48,562,844 $29,115,353 $27,783,148 $27,323,069 $21,393,637 $20,600,646 $19,511,895 $18,646,611 $17,583,798 $14,550,820 $14,164,773 $13,939,594 $13,018,712 $12,419,478 $11,323,401 $10,818,437 $9,830,498 $9,241,397

Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants Immunosuppressants Nervous System Nervous System Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Cardiovascular System Respiratory System and Allergies Nervous System Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Cardiovascular System Nervous System Antidepressants Anti-Epilepsy Drugs Diabetes Diabetes Management Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists Long Acting Inhalers Beta Adrenoceptor Blockers Inhaled Corticosteroids - Metered Dose Inhalers Analgesics Antibacterials Calcium Channel Blockers Antimigraine Preparations

Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants Chemotherapeutic Agents Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Trophic Hormones Contraceptive Hormones Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Calcium Homeostasis Contraceptive Hormones Blood and Blood Forming Organs Antianaemics

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Between 21 and 40

Therapeutic Group 1 Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Sensory Organs Respiratory System and Allergies Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Genito-Urinary System Dermatologicals Therapeutic Group 2 Antiretrovirals Eye Preparations Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists Metered Dose Inhalers Antifungals Antidiarrhoeals Contraceptives - Hormonal Corticosteroids Topical Current Ranking 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Ranking Last FYr 25 20 21 18 23 24 27 29 28 30 31 33 35 40 34 39 37 41 42 43 Jun 02 $5,701,308 $6,665,818 $7,813,125 $7,721,583 $7,817,930 $8,582,482 $6,662,428 $4,088,416 $5,212,439 $5,135,784 $4,773,055 $4,330,779 $3,953,590 $481,331 $4,181,925 $2,832,031 $3,536,592 $2,413,004 $2,054,796 $2,146,875 Jun 03 $6,432,708 $8,100,040 $8,089,210 $7,936,490 $8,197,866 $8,607,578 $6,728,509 $4,448,588 $5,827,317 $5,191,182 $4,742,628 $4,162,538 $4,240,282 $2,231,281 $4,096,163 $3,105,953 $3,371,430 $2,620,297 $2,269,609 $2,597,335 Jun 04 $7,327,402 $9,400,803 $8,366,179 $10,215,820 $8,144,622 $7,715,345 $6,861,286 $5,328,388 $6,318,444 $5,122,470 $4,661,301 $4,281,956 $3,847,770 $3,006,900 $4,198,329 $3,355,260 $3,544,879 $3,001,551 $2,913,186 $2,713,703 Jun 05 $8,879,885 $8,801,726 $8,690,665 $8,394,040 $7,643,255 $7,435,532 $6,799,117 $6,471,509 $6,420,574 $4,967,431 $4,616,008 $4,125,626 $4,091,193 $3,935,237 $3,824,347 $3,611,485 $3,437,648 $3,145,776 $3,132,186 $3,108,752

Oncology Agents and Immunosuppressants Endocrine Therapy Special Foods Cardiovascular System Musculoskeletal System Nervous System Blood and Blood Forming Organs Musculoskeletal System Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Oral Supplements/Complete Diet (Nasogastric/Gastrostomy Tube Feed) Anti-arrythmics Anti-inflammatory Non Steroidal Drugs (NSAIDs) Antiparkinson Agents Antithrombotic Agents Antirheumatoid Agents Vitamins Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents - MDI Laxatives

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Corticosteroids and Related Agents for Contraceptive Hormones Systemic Use Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Nervous System Minerals Other CNS Agents

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Between 41 and 60

Therapeutic Group 1 Blood and Blood Forming Organs Respiratory System and Allergies Dermatologicals Respiratory System and Allergies Cardiovascular System Special Foods Nervous System Cardiovascular System Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Therapeutic Group 2 Fluids and Electrolytes Inhaled Corticosteroids - Breath Activated Devices Psoriasis and Eczema Preparations Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists Breath Activated Devices Diuretics Foods And Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism - PKU Antinausea and Vertigo Agents Nitrates Digestives Including Enzymes Antihistamines Current Ranking 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Ranking Last FYr 38 36 45 46 50 49 52 44 53 51 47 61 54 56 48 32 72 60 57 58 Jun 02 $3,656,380 $5,907,185 $2,391,276 $3,575,853 $1,908,636 $1,968,523 $2,066,295 $2,559,367 $1,866,840 $2,350,609 $6,632,638 $0 $2,140,366 $1,191,896 $3,647,552 $7,704,576 $560,161 $1,131,909 $1,301,747 $1,424,141 Jun 03 $3,482,314 $4,402,737 $2,499,151 $2,942,670 $1,965,620 $2,052,283 $2,046,024 $2,438,807 $1,909,876 $1,889,301 $3,833,980 $378,144 $1,926,202 $1,452,655 $3,206,583 $5,668,143 $692,062 $1,173,556 $1,378,721 $1,407,665 Jun 04 $3,526,358 $3,764,185 $2,578,039 $2,488,385 $2,292,473 $2,367,488 $2,019,452 $2,644,000 $2,014,663 $2,210,648 $2,419,591 $1,328,882 $1,915,544 $1,609,029 $2,368,574 $4,376,531 $991,995 $1,341,857 $1,424,558 $1,360,646 Jun 05 $3,075,136 $2,940,478 $2,586,307 $2,572,942 $2,363,839 $2,353,441 $2,082,885 $2,070,436 $2,068,677 $1,945,920 $1,879,544 $1,800,392 $1,783,747 $1,650,794 $1,647,028 $1,622,061 $1,508,783 $1,439,766 $1,402,130 $1,391,126

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Hormone Replacement Therapy Contraceptive Hormones Systemic Cardiovascular System Respiratory System and Allergies Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Smoking Cessation Respiratory devices Antivirals

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Sex Hormones Non Contraceptive Contraceptive Hormones Dermatologicals Special Foods Dermatologicals Anti-acne Preparations Infant Formulae Emollients and Barrier Creams

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Vasopressin Agonists Contraceptive Hormones Dermatologicals Antibacterials Topical

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Between 61 and 80

Therapeutic Group 1 Cardiovascular System Respiratory System and Allergies Musculoskeletal System Genito-Urinary System Respiratory System and Allergies Therapeutic Group 2 Alpha Adrenoceptor Blockers Inhaled Anticholinergic agents Metered Dose Inhalers Hyperuricaemia and Antigout Contraceptives - Non-hormonal Nasal Preparations Current Ranking 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Ranking Last FYr 55 63 64 59 65 67 69 70 62 66 68 71 75 76 79 77 81 78 80 73 Jun 02 $5,286,165 $1,387,937 $587,684 $1,647,437 $1,348,546 $956,830 $1,186,149 $983,894 $1,220,291 $1,272,722 $981,344 $987,150 $492,045 $517,261 $646,713 $656,495 $503,974 $631,002 $548,785 $1,182,557 Jun 03 $4,546,188 $1,309,171 $924,136 $1,581,557 $1,284,372 $999,224 $1,092,806 $1,014,749 $1,233,476 $1,152,717 $956,616 $979,106 $581,894 $671,138 $658,599 $663,357 $565,929 $650,766 $577,216 $843,382 Jun 04 $1,692,801 $1,230,918 $1,141,180 $1,356,589 $1,121,256 $1,089,213 $1,035,099 $1,028,495 $1,281,555 $1,101,697 $1,088,204 $1,020,314 $760,436 $759,205 $695,284 $721,902 $655,758 $714,177 $659,053 $843,141 Jun 05 $1,375,381 $1,276,574 $1,272,005 $1,209,134 $1,178,566 $1,165,540 $1,141,964 $1,121,603 $1,089,162 $1,035,038 $992,558 $986,781 $898,160 $821,870 $707,893 $676,355 $675,048 $661,881 $652,033 $634,203

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Thyroid and Antithyroid Agents Contraceptive Hormones Nervous System Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Dermatologicals Sedatives and Hypnotics Urinary Tract Infections Metabolic Disorder Agents Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonist and Anticholinergic Agents - Nebuliser Soln Antifungals Topical

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Other Endocrine Agents Contraceptive Hormones Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Other Progestogen Preparations Contraceptive Hormones Blood and Blood Forming Organs Musculoskeletal System Dermatologicals Genito-Urinary System Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Genito-Urinary System Genito-Urinary System Antifibrinolytics, Haemostatics and Local Sclerosants Muscle Relaxants Scalp Preparations Myometrial and Vaginal Hormone Preparations Antituberculotics and Antileprotics Urinary Agents Anti-androgen Oral Contraceptives

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Between 81 and 100

Therapeutic Group 1 Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Cardiovascular System Sensory Organs Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Genito-Urinary System Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Respiratory System and Allergies Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Respiratory System and Allergies Respiratory System and Allergies Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Dermatologicals Various Respiratory System and Allergies Nervous System Dermatologicals Respiratory System and Allergies Special Foods Therapeutic Group 2 Antihaemorrhoidals Mouth and Throat Centrally Acting Agents Ear/Eye Preparations Antimalarials Pregnancy Tests - HCG Urine Antacids and Antiflatulants Theophylline Derviatives Cystic Fibrosis Antispasmodics and Other Agents Altering Gut Motility Inhaled Anticholinergic agents - Breath Activated Devices Inhaled Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists Nebuliser Solutions Antitrichomonal Agents Parasiticidal Preparations Agents Used in the Treatment of Poisonings Inhaled Anticholinergic agents Nebuliser Solutions Anxiolytics Other Skin Preparations Anti-allergy Preparations Nutrient Modules Current Ranking 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 93 94 89 96 95 97 99 90 102 $457,090 $398,380 $416,298 $306,968 $636,838 $538,098 $235,717 $546,984 $215,238 $410,248 $378,621 $458,742 $255,384 $402,376 $367,041 $238,907 $574,778 $211,193 $385,234 $383,630 $461,888 $323,780 $354,601 $265,659 $260,920 $458,240 $202,745 Ranking Last FYr 74 82 85 83 91 92 88 86 87 84 Jun 02 $757,386 $631,714 $517,329 $650,146 $344,196 $680,498 $525,377 $588,745 $558,347 $773,279 Jun 03 $628,090 $592,662 $509,598 $550,080 $373,360 $585,364 $470,889 $528,845 $557,699 $606,521 Jun 04 $777,018 $598,381 $543,161 $580,926 $435,482 $430,558 $480,416 $506,521 $499,134 $569,631 Jun 05 $622,834 $580,457 $550,680 $537,885 $478,231 $449,115 $445,436 $431,905 $429,090 $407,071 $379,986 $370,820 $366,347 $350,549 $347,118 $298,748 $285,195 $284,925 $275,286 $258,196

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Between 101 and 120

Therapeutic Group 1 Respiratory System and Allergies Genito-Urinary System Special Foods Dermatologicals Respiratory System and Allergies Respiratory System and Allergies Dermatologicals Sensory Organs Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations & Galenicals Therapeutic Group 2 Nedocromil Gynaecological Anti-infectives Gluten Free Foods Wart and Corn Preparations Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Long Acting Tablets Sodium Cromoglycate Antipruritic Preparations Ear Preparations Extemporaneously Compounded Preparations & Galenicals Current Ranking 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 Ranking Last FYr 100 101 107 104 98 103 105 109 108 106 110 113 111 112 116 114 115 117 118 119 Jun 02 $409,735 $213,480 $157,858 $165,246 $430,941 $334,492 $154,614 $199,978 $194,513 $243,775 $98,452 $62,973 $83,061 $131,752 $55,749 $81,039 $44,340 $39,700 $65,877 $37,993 Jun 03 $307,818 $198,003 $157,919 $173,604 $338,704 $241,026 $157,254 $190,143 $155,819 $183,210 $103,136 $74,208 $70,014 $96,288 $58,691 $81,647 $88,934 $46,825 $58,589 $39,088 Jun 04 $259,492 $223,509 $151,038 $174,373 $261,505 $188,583 $163,048 $108,769 $115,677 $151,458 $101,098 $78,154 $81,255 $78,595 $66,989 $74,540 $69,246 $47,224 $46,815 $43,073 Jun 05 $223,671 $220,732 $180,531 $171,968 $152,411 $148,111 $146,506 $119,239 $111,983 $105,804 $102,865 $87,007 $86,397 $64,552 $61,077 $54,563 $53,420 $49,021 $41,844 $40,487

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Other Oestrogen Preparations Contraceptive Hormones Musculoskeletal System Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System and Allergies Dermatologicals Special Foods Special Foods Dermatologicals Cardiovascular System Nervous System Anticholinesterases Anti-Hypotensive Agents Sympathomimetics Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Oral Liquids Disinfecting and Cleansing Agents Oral Supplements Foods And Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism - Other Minor Skin Infections Vasodilators Anaesthetics

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Greater than 120

Therapeutic Group 1 Special Foods Genito-Urinary System Infections - Agents for Systemic Use Therapeutic Group 2 Food Thickeners Impotence Treatment Anthelmintics Current Ranking 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 Ranking Last FYr 120 122 123 121 126 124 127 128 129 130 131 132 135 $207,873 Jun 02 $42,093 $26,781 $21,218 $25,231 $13,114 $11,548 $4,464 $5,345 $6,576 $1,301 $2,082 Jun 03 $40,111 $31,277 $19,376 $24,342 $9,808 $7,108 $2,563 $4,392 $5,177 $1,118 $1,727 $84 $35,219 Jun 04 $32,272 $20,808 $16,993 $23,518 $6,181 $7,196 $3,968 $3,738 $3,158 $1,713 $1,538 $105 $0 Jun 05 $32,618 $17,558 $16,308 $14,783 $8,688 $7,560 $5,828 $3,643 $2,736 $2,070 $1,685 $143 $0

Hormone Preparations - Systemic Excluding Anabolic Agents Contraceptive Hormones Respiratory System and Allergies Special Foods Respiratory System and Allergies Dermatologicals Dermatologicals Musculoskeletal System Various Dermatologicals Respiratory System and Allergies Beta-adrenoceptor Agonists - Injection Multivitamin Supplements For Inborn Errors Of Metabolism Inhaled Corticosteroids - Nebuliser Solution Dusting Powders Sunscreens Enzymes Detection of Substances in Urine Antivirals Topical Cough Preparations