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
Iglu oromucosal gel 1203010Q0BMAAAQ	Iglu	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	96
Xerostom dry mouth spray 120305000BBAWA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1203050	Other treatment of dry mouth preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	93
Dexamethasone 0.1%/Neomycin 0.5%/Acetic acid (glacial) 2% 120101050AAABAB	Dexamethasone (Ear)	Dexamethasone	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	90
Levomenthol 0.3% ointment 120202000AAANAN	Generic compound preparation BNF 1202020	Other topical nasal decongestant preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	90
Lidocaine 0.66% / Aminoacridine 0.05% oromucosal gel SF 1203010Q0AAAQAQ	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	90
Chloramphenicol 10% ear drops 1201010H0AAABAB	Chloramphen (Ear)	Chloramphenicol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	84
Triamcinolone 0.1% oromucosal paste 1203010T0AAAGAG	Triamcinolone acetonide (Mouthwash)	Triamcinolone acetonide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	65
Generic Cerumol ear drops 1201030H0AAAAAA	Oils for the ear	Oils for the ear	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	61
Nasobec Hayfever 50micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010C0BDABAA	Nasobec	Beclometasone dipropionate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	60
Benzocaine 1.5mg/dose oromucosal spray sugar free 1203030B0AAABAB	Benzocaine (Antiseptic lozenge/spray)	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	59
Difflam 3mg lozenges orange-honey 1203030Y0BCADAA	Difflam	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	55
Strepsils lozenges 1203030A0BBAAAA	Strepsils (Amylmetacresol)	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	51
Otocomb Otic ear ointment 120101000BBABA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1201010	Other otitis external preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	48
Otrivine Congestion Relief 0.1% nasal spray 1202020P0BBAKAC	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	44
Xerostom saliva substitute gel 1203050A0BIADAP	Xerostom	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	44
Strepsils Honey and Lemon lozenges 1203030A0BBABAA	Strepsils (Amylmetacresol)	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	41
Otrivine Adult Measured Dose Sinusitis spray 1202020P0BBAHAC	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	38
Xerostom mouthwash 1203050A0BIABAM	Xerostom	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	37
Difflam 3mg lozenges lemon 1203030Y0BCABAA	Difflam	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	36
Xylometazoline 70microg/Ipratropium brom 84microg/dose spy 1202020Q0AAAAAA	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/ipratropium bromide	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/ipratropium bromide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	36
Ephedrine 1% nasal drops 1202020C0AAAEAE	Ephedrine hydrochloride (Nasal)	Ephedrine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	33
Orajel 10% dental gel 1203010C0BJAAAP	Orajel	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	33
Iglu pastilles sugar free 120303000BBCAA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1203030	Other lozenge and spray preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	29
Xerostom toothpaste 1203050A0BIAEAQ	Xerostom	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	28
Strefen Honey and Lemon 8.75mg lozenges 1203010F0BBAAAA	Strefen	Flubiprofen	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	27

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.