Track cost pressure
Identify presentations with rising spend and create intervention plans focused on switching opportunities or formulary alignment.
BNF presentation directory
Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.
| Presentation | Product | Chemical substance | Chapter | Items dispensed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ethilon suture 6gauge 45cm length with 16mm conventional cutting needle
20110000215
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Ethilon suture 6gauge 45cm length with 16mm conventional cutting needle | Surgical Sutures | Dressings | 212 |
|
Allevyn Ag Gentle Border dressing 17.5cm x 17.5cm
20031600073
|
Allevyn Ag Gentle Border dressing 17.5cm x 17.5cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 211 |
|
DryMax Super dressing 20cm x 20cm square
20031700106
|
DryMax Super dressing 20cm x 20cm square | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 211 |
|
Skinnies Viscose stockinette leggings 11-14 years
20090000996
|
Skinnies Viscose stockinette leggings 11-14 years | Stockinette | Dressings | 211 |
|
Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 11.1cm x 12.7cm oval
20032400002
|
Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 11.1cm x 12.7cm oval | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 211 |
|
Tubigrip bandage 6.25cm size B
20090000211
|
Tubigrip bandage 6.25cm size B | Stockinette | Dressings | 210 |
|
Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months
20090000865
|
Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months | Stockinette | Dressings | 209 |
|
Comfifast MultiStretch 2-way stretch stockinette 17.5cm
20090001040
|
Comfifast MultiStretch 2-way stretch stockinette 17.5cm | Stockinette | Dressings | 209 |
|
PolyMem dressing (non-adhesive) 20cm x 60cm roll
20030600447
|
PolyMem dressing (non-adhesive) 20cm x 60cm roll | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 209 |
|
Trachi-Wipe skin wipes
20050400150
|
Trachi-Wipe skin wipes | Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances | Dressings | 209 |
|
Tubifast 2-way stretch stockinette gloves small/medium adult, medium/large child
20090001072
|
Tubifast 2-way stretch stockinette gloves small/medium adult, medium/large child | Stockinette | Dressings | 207 |
|
CliniFast stockinette gloves large child/small adult
20090001047
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CliniFast stockinette gloves large child/small adult | Stockinette | Dressings | 206 |
|
Comfifast Easywrap stockinette tights 6-24 months
20090000875
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Comfifast Easywrap stockinette tights 6-24 months | Stockinette | Dressings | 206 |
|
Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL dressing 45cm x 25cm rectangular
20031700210
|
Cutimed Sorbion Sachet XL dressing 45cm x 25cm rectangular | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 206 |
|
MaxioCel dressing 10cm x 10cm square
20033000268
|
MaxioCel dressing 10cm x 10cm square | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 206 |
|
Biatain Alginate Ag dressing 10cm x 10cm
20030200196
|
Biatain Alginate Ag dressing 10cm x 10cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 205 |
|
Elastic adhesive tape BP 1988 2.5cm
20100000120
|
Elastic adhesive tape BP 1988 2.5cm | Surgical Adhesive Tape | Dressings | 205 |
|
OpSite Post-Op dressing 10cm x 30cm
20030100555
|
OpSite Post-Op dressing 10cm x 30cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 205 |
|
Provox Swab cleaning swab XtraLarge
20050400157
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Provox Swab cleaning swab XtraLarge | Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances | Dressings | 205 |
|
UrgoKTwo multi-layer compression bandage kit (8cm) 25cm-32cm ankle circumference
20020201078
|
UrgoKTwo multi-layer compression bandage kit (8cm) 25cm-32cm ankle circumference | Arm Sling/Bandages | Dressings | 205 |
|
UrgoStart plus Border dressing 15cm x 20cm rectangular
20031700280
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UrgoStart plus Border dressing 15cm x 20cm rectangular | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 205 |
|
Hydrocoll Classic Thin dressing 10cm x 10cm square
20030400146
|
Hydrocoll Classic Thin dressing 10cm x 10cm square | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 204 |
|
365 Film dressing 10cm x 12cm
20030100664
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365 Film dressing 10cm x 12cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 203 |
|
PremierPad dressing pad 10cm x 20cm
20030100453
|
PremierPad dressing pad 10cm x 20cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 203 |
|
Biatain Alginate Ag dressing 5cm x 5cm
20030200195
|
Biatain Alginate Ag dressing 5cm x 5cm | Wound Management & Other Dressings | Dressings | 202 |
Why monitor BNF codes?
Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.
Understand demand drivers
Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.