Defined daily dose values per patients who are obese and those of normal weight who received drugs from specific categories.
| BNF code | DDD per patient with obesity receiving drug | DDD per non-obese patient receiving drug | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6.2 Calcium channel blockers | 482 | 372 | 0.018 |
| 3.4.1 Antihistamines | 85 | 59 | 0.032 |
| 4.1.1 Hypnotics | 243 | 92 | 0.021 |
| 4.6 Nausea and vertigo | 64 | 29 | 0.031 |
| 6.1.2.2 Biguanides | 308 | 152 | 0.014 |
| 10.1.1 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories | 143 | 105 | 0.020 |
BNF = British National Formulary.