Monoclonal antibodies with a mechanism of action described and matching another ATC group in L04A are classified in the corresponding group e.g. L04AB - Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) inhibitors, L04AC - Interleukin inhibitors or L04AJ - Complement inhibitors. All other immunosuppressant monoclonal antibodies are classified here. Low strength products of ofatumumab used in the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) are classified in this group, while high strength products for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) are classified in L01FA.
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