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
Docusate sodium 0.5% ear drops 1201030F0AAABAB	Docusate sodium (Ear)	Docusate sodium	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	655
Chlorhexidine 0.2% oral spray sugar free 1203040E0AAAEAE	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Mouthwash)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	653
Waxsol ear drops 1201030F0BEAAAB	Waxsol	Docusate sodium	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	579
Corsodyl Daily mouthwash cool mint 1203040E0BBAHAH	Corsodyl	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	575
Chlorhexidine glucon 0.06%/Sod fluoride 0.05% mouthwash SF 1203040E0AAAHAH	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Mouthwash)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	534
Azelastine 210micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010A0AAAEAE	Azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal)	Azelastine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	524
Salagen 5mg tablets 1203050P0BBAAAB	Salagen	Pilocarpine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	516
Artificial saliva lozenges 1203050A0AAAKAK	Artificial saliva	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	501
Doxycycline 20mg tablets 1203010U0AAABAB	Doxycycline hyclate (Periodontitis)	Doxycycline hyclate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	485
Anbesol Adult Strength gel 1203010Q0BJAAAI	Anbesol (Gel)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	466
Benzydamine 0.30% oromucosal spray sugar free 1203010E0AAACAC	Benzydamine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	461
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ear drops 1201010ACAAAAAA	Ciprofloxacin (Ear)	Ciprofloxacin	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	432
Chloramphenicol 5% ear drops 1201010H0AAAAAA	Chloramphen (Ear)	Chloramphenicol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	384
Benzocaine 1mg/dose oromucosal spray sugar free 1203030B0AAAIAI	Benzocaine (Antiseptic lozenge/spray)	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	376
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% mouthwash sugar free 1203040I0AAADAD	Hydrogen peroxide (Mouthwash)	Hydrogen peroxide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	349
Sudafed Blocked Nose 0.1% spray 1202020P0BJAAAC	Sudafed (Nasal)	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	311
Corsodyl 0.2% oral spray 1203040E0BBADAE	Corsodyl	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	302
Lidocaine 0.05% / Chlorhexidine 0.2% oromucosal spy SF 1203030M0AAAQAQ	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Antiseptic Lozenges/Spray)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	291
Otrivine Adult 0.1% nasal drops 1202020P0BBADAB	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	287
Benzydamine 3mg lozenges sugar free 1203030Y0AAAAAA	Benzydamine hydrochloride (Lozenge)	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	284
Azelair 0.15% nasal spray 1202010A0BDAAAE	Azelair	Azelastine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	228
Benacort 64micrograms nasal spray 1202010I0BEAAAF	Benacort	Budesonide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	227
Anbesol teething gel 1203010Q0BJABAJ	Anbesol (Gel)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	224
Bonjela Cool Mint gel 1203010K0BBABAB	Bonjela (Mouthwash)	Choline salicylate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	224
Otrivine Child nasal drops 1202020P0BBACAA	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	224

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.