BNF presentation directory

Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.

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Presentation	Product	Chemical substance	Chapter	Items dispensed
Midazolam 10mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules 1501041T0AAAAAA	Midazolam hydrochloride	Midazolam hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	71,261
Lidocaine 20mg/2ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AABUBU	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	68,466
Emla 5% cream 1502010J0BEAABY	Emla	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	61,905
Lidocaine 700mg medicated plasters 1502010J0AAELEL	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	33,568
Instillagel gel 1502010J0BDAABQ	Instillagel	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	29,019
Lidocaine 40mg/2ml (2%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AABEBE	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	28,268
Lidocaine 50mg/5ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AABDBD	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	24,917
Glycopyrronium bromide 200micrograms/1ml inj ampoules 1501030G0AAAAAA	Glycopyrronium brom (Pre-med)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Anaesthesia	24,296
Ralvo 700mg medicated plasters 1502010J0BWAAEL	Ralvo (Lidocaine hydrochloride)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	19,143
Lidocaine 5% ointment 1502010I0AAAEAE	Lidocaine (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine	Anaesthesia	13,591
Lidocaine 2.5% / Prilocaine 2.5% cream 1502010J0AABYBY	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	11,005
Lidocaine 100mg/5ml (2%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AACBCB	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	9,091
Lignospan Special 20mg/ml / 12.5micrograms/ml inj 2.2ml cart 1502010J0BTAACQ	Lignospan Special	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	8,234
Xylocaine 1% with Adrenaline 100microg/20ml inj vials 1502010J0BBAXAY	Xylocaine (Gel/Injection/Solution)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	7,414
Lidocaine 100mg/10ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AABWBW	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	7,387
Glycopyrronium bromide 600micrograms/3ml inj ampoules 1501030G0AAABAB	Glycopyrronium brom (Pre-med)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Anaesthesia	6,055
Versatis 700mg medicated plasters 1502010J0BSAAEL	Versatis (Lidocaine hydrochloride)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	4,571
Hyoscine hydrobromide 400micrograms/1ml inj ampoules 1501030H0AAAAAA	Hyoscine hydrob (parent)	Hyoscine hydrobromide	Anaesthesia	4,381
Ametop 4% gel 1502010A0BBAAAA	Ametop	Tetracaine	Anaesthesia	3,869
Lidocaine 2% and Chlorhexidine gel 1502010J0AABQBQ	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	3,251
Xylocaine 2% with Adrenaline 100microg/20ml inj vials 1502010J0BBA1A3	Xylocaine (Gel/Injection/Solution)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	2,888
Xylocaine 10mg/dose spray 1502010I0BCABAC	Xylocaine (Ointment/Spray)	Lidocaine	Anaesthesia	2,790
Lignospan Special 20mg/ml / 12.5micrograms/ml inj 1.8ml cart 1502010J0BTABEN	Lignospan Special	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	2,728
Lidocaine 200mg/Adrenaline (base) 100microg/20ml inj vials 1502010J0AAAYAY	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	2,700
Lidocaine 4% cream 1502010I0AAAKAK	Lidocaine (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine	Anaesthesia	2,628

Why monitor BNF codes?

Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.

Track cost pressure

Identify presentations with rising spend and create intervention plans focused on switching opportunities or formulary alignment.

Understand demand drivers

Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.