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
Diprobase cream 21220000311	Diprobase cream	Emollients	Appliances	48,063
Zeroveen cream 21220000276	Zeroveen cream	Emollients	Appliances	44,499
Unistik 3 Comfort lancets 1.8mm/28gauge 21010900720	Unistik 3 Comfort lancets 1.8mm/28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	44,154
Hydromol 2.5% cream 21220000273	Hydromol 2.5% cream	Emollients	Appliances	42,250
BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900608	BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	41,208
Cetraben ointment 21220000239	Cetraben ointment	Emollients	Appliances	40,265
Epimax moisturising cream 21220000321	Epimax moisturising cream	Emollients	Appliances	39,125
Eyeaze 0.2% eye drops preservative free 21300000926	Eyeaze 0.2% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	37,791
HydraMed 0.2% eye drops preservative free 21300000163	HydraMed 0.2% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	35,869
Sharpsafe disposal unit 4 litre 21010900462	Sharpsafe disposal unit 4 litre	Other Appliances	Appliances	35,429
QV Gentle wash 21220000211	QV Gentle wash	Emollients	Appliances	34,334
Mini-Wright peak flow meter standard range (3103388) 21120000130	Mini-Wright peak flow meter standard range (3103388)	Peak Flow Meters	Appliances	34,271
Optive 0.5% eye drops 21300000300	Optive 0.5% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	33,868
Xailin 0.2% eye gel 21300000704	Xailin 0.2% eye gel	Eye Products	Appliances	32,589
Medi peak flow meter standard range 21120000161	Medi peak flow meter standard range	Peak Flow Meters	Appliances	31,649
Salivix pastilles 21210000012	Salivix pastilles	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	31,228
Systane Balance eye drops 21300000144	Systane Balance eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	31,131
Liquifilm Tears 1.4% eye drops 21300000401	Liquifilm Tears 1.4% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	30,513
TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge 21010900621	TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	30,291
CareSens lancets 0.36mm/28gauge 21010900725	CareSens lancets 0.36mm/28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	30,188
GlucoRx FinePoint Ultra hypod ins needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge 21010900697	GlucoRx FinePoint Ultra hypod ins needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	29,574
Compression hosiery class I below knee stocking circular knit standard stock size 21070410110	Compression hosiery class I below knee stocking circular knit standard stock size	Elastic Hosiery	Appliances	29,424
Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Irripod unit dose 21160000060	Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Irripod unit dose	Irrigation Solutions	Appliances	29,116
EasyChamber Spacer 21010230175	EasyChamber Spacer	Other Appliances	Appliances	28,981
Dermatonics Once Heel Balm 21220000115	Dermatonics Once Heel Balm	Emollients	Appliances	28,623

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.