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
Peroxyl 1.5% mouthwash 1203040I0BCAAAD	Peroxyl	Hydrogen peroxide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	219
Oraldene 0.1% mouthwash peppermint 1203040G0BBAAAA	Oraldene	Hexetidine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	217
Anbesol liquid 1203040C0BDAAAC	Anbesol (Mouthwash)	Cetylpyridinium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	214
Hexetidine 0.1% mouthwash sugar free 1203040G0AAAAAA	Hexetidine	Hexetidine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	208
Flomister 137micrograms/dose / 50micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010Y0BCAAAA	Flomister	Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal)	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	203
Ephedrine 0.5% nasal drops 1202020C0AAACAC	Ephedrine hydrochloride (Nasal)	Ephedrine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	198
Benzocaine 10% dental gel sugar free 1203010C0AAAPAP	Benzocaine (Systemic)	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	195
Beconase Hayfever Relief for Adults 50microg/dose nsl spy 1202010C0BBACAA	Beconase	Beclometasone dipropionate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	189
UltraDEX Oral Rinse 120304000BBCPA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1203040	Other mouth wash, gargle and dentifrice preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	178
Exterol 5% ear drops 1201030N0BBAAAA	Exterol	Urea hydrogen peroxide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	167
Flurbiprofen 8.75mg lozenges 1203010F0AAAAAA	Flurbiprofen (Sore Throat)	Flubiprofen	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	162
Lidocaine 0.33%/Cetylpyridinium chlor 0.1% oromucosal gel SF 1203010Q0AAACAC	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	158
Orajel 10% mouth gel 1203010C0BJABAP	Orajel	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	158
AS Saliva Orthana lozenges 1203050A0BEACAK	AS Saliva Orthana	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	157
Pirinase Hayfever Relief for Adults 0.05% nasal spray 1202010M0BDABAC	Pirinase	Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	155
Ultra Chloraseptic 0.71% anaesthetic throat spray original 1203030B0BQAAAI	Ultra Chloraseptic	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	150
Orajel Extra Strength 20% dental gel 1203010C0BJACAR	Orajel	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	149
Benzocaine 20% dental gel sugar free 1203010C0AAARAR	Benzocaine (Systemic)	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	133
Otrivine Adult Metered Dose 0.1% nasal spray 1202020P0BBAIAC	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	130
Coryen 27.5micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010W0BCAAAA	Coryen	Fluticasone furoate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	127
Nasacort Allergy 55micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010T0BBABAA	Nasacort	Triamcinolone acetonide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	124
Calgel teething gel 1203010Q0BDAAAC	Calgel	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	113
Corsodyl Daily mouthwash fresh mint 1203040E0BBAGAH	Corsodyl	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	111
Dentinox teething gel 1203010Q0BEAAAC	Dentinox (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	108
Cerumol ear drops 1201030H0BBAAAA	Cerumol	Oils for the ear	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	96

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.