Classification of medicinal drugs and driving : coordination and synthesis report

Abstract

In total, 16 systems were found (table 9). Some of these systems are no true categorization systems: Germany directly reproduced ratings from Wolschrijn, and 5 systems have not defined categories (Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark and Finland). Only one true categorization system also included warning labels (France II). Clear relations can be seen between the different systems (figure 3). In this way, all categorizations (except Portugal) are linked to Wolschrijn. When looking at the structure of the systems, the largest evolution has been the number (and descriptions) of categories. The list by Wolschrijn included 7 categories. At first, the categories were copied (Belgium), but later on the categories were summarized and only three categories remained (Spain I). The most recent and extensive lists (France II and ICADTS) have maintained these three categories, but have added practical guidelines for patient and doctor. One list (ICADTS) introduced a calibration to BAC levels.