Defined Daily Dose
The ATC system also includes defined daily doses (DDDs) for many drugs. This is a measurement of drug consumption based on the usual daily dose for a given drug. According to the definition, "he DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults."
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