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
Covonia Sore Throat 0.2%/0.05% oromucosal spray (2 flavours) 1203030M0BPAAAQ	Covonia (Lidocaine hydrochloride)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	23
Difflam 3mg lozenges mint 1203030Y0BCACAA	Difflam	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	23
Docusate sodium 5% ear drops 1201030F0AAACAC	Docusate sodium (Ear)	Docusate sodium	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	22
AAA 1.5mg/dose sore throat spray 1203030B0BCAAAB	AAA	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	21
Mouthwash solution tablets 1203040N0AAAAAA	Mouthwash tab	Sodium benzoate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	21
Iglu Rapid Relief oromucosal gel 1203010Q0BMABAQ	Iglu	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	18
Otrivine Extra Dual Relief 0.5mg/ml / 0.6mg/ml nasal spray 1202020Q0BBAAAA	Otrivine (Xylometazoline hydrochloride/ipratropium bromide)	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/ipratropium bromide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	18
Sodium chloride 3% nebuliser liquid 1202020L0AABZBZ	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	18
Otrivine Allergy Relief 0.1% nasal spray 1202020P0BBAJAC	Otrivine	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	17
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg / Amylmetacresol 600microg loz 1203030A0AAAAAA	Amylmetacresol	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15
Difflam 3mg lozenges eucalyptus 1203030Y0BCAAAA	Difflam	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15
Strepsils Strawberry lozenges sugar free 1203030A0BBAEAA	Strepsils (Amylmetacresol)	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15
Gentisone HC ear drops 1201010G0BCAAAC	Gentisone HC (Ear)	Hydrocortisone acetate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	14
Medijel oromucosal gel 1203010Q0BBAAAA	Medijel (Gel)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	14
Strepsils Orange with Vitamin C 100mg lozenges 1203030A0BBACAB	Strepsils (Amylmetacresol)	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	11
Xerostom pastilles 1203050A0BIACAN	Xerostom	Artificial saliva products	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	11
Sodium chloride 3% nebuliser liquid 10ml unit dose vials 1202020L0AACACA	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	10
Amphotericin B 10mg lozenges sugar free 1203020C0AAAAAA	Amphotericin (Oropharyngeal)	Amphotericin	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	9
Periostat 20mg tablets 1203010U0BBABAB	Periostat	Doxycycline hyclate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	9
Ultra Chloraseptic 0.71% anaesthetic throat spy 1203030B0BQADAI	Ultra Chloraseptic	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	9
Vocalzone Throat pastilles original 1203030N0BIABA0	Vocalzone	Menthol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	9
Olbas inhaler 120202000BJBDA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1202020	Other topical nasal decongestant preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	8
Sodium chloride 7% nebuliser liquid 1202020L0AABQBQ	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	8
Sodium chloride 7% nebuliser liquid 5ml bottles 1202020L0AACDCD	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	8
Sudafed Congestion Relief 0.1% nasal spray 1202020P0BJACAC	Sudafed (Nasal)	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	8

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.