Ibuprofen atc code m01ae01?

What is the ATC code M01AE01 for?

ATC code M01AE01 refers to ibuprofen, classified in the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) system under:
- M01: Anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids
- AE: Propionic acid derivatives
- 01: Ibuprofen (specific substance code)

So, M01AE01 is the ATC identifier used for ibuprofen. [1]

What does this mean for prescribing, billing, or pharmacy reference?

If a pharmacy, insurer, or database lists a product under M01AE01, it generally indicates the active ingredient is ibuprofen (the exact strength/form—tablets, capsules, suspension, etc.—is usually a separate detail from the ATC substance code). [1]

How to find the ATC code for a specific ibuprofen product

To verify a specific product’s code, you typically match by active ingredient and drug formulation in the relevant drug database (national formulary or product directory) and look for the ATC classification. The substance-level ATC for ibuprofen is M01AE01. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.whocc.no/atcdddindex/