n | OR | 95% CI | P | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Therapeutic category | ||||
Agents affecting the central nervous systema | 18,845 | 1.00 | ||
Cardiovascular agents | 14,036 | 1.06 | 0.89–1.26 | 0.495 |
Agents affecting respiratory organs | 8237 | 0.57 | 0.44–0.74 | < 0.001* |
Agents affecting digestive organs | 25,773 | 0.93 | 0.80–1.09 | 0.376 |
Agents for the epidermis | 11,929 | 0.87 | 0.62–1.23 | 0.432 |
Agents affecting metabolism | 9767 | 0.85 | 0.67–1.08 | 0.185 |
Agents against pathogenic organisms and parasites | 12,373 | 0.29 | 0.22–0.39 | < 0.001* |
Other agents | 8336 | 0.63 | 0.47–0.84 | 0.002* |
Dosage form | ||||
Tablets and capsulesa | 82,217 | 1.00 | ||
Powder, granules, and dry syrup | 2321 | 0.81 | 0.51–1.26 | 0.347 |
Liquid medicine | 3017 | 0.80 | 0.57–1.14 | 0.213 |
Liniments and patches | 16,110 | 1.49 | 1.11–2.00 | 0.009* |
Other external drugs | 5631 | 0.82 | 0.59–1.15 | 0.260 |