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
Xylometazoline 0.1% / Dexpanthenol 5% nasal spray 1202020R0AAAAAA	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/dexpanthenol	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/dexpanthenol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	8
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg/Amylmetacresol 600microg loz SF 1203030AAAAAAAA	Dichlorobenzyl alcohol/amylmetacresol	Dichlorobenzyl alcohol/amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	7
Diclofenac 0.074% mouthwash sugar free 1203040AAAAAAAA	Diclofenac sodium (Mouthwash)	Diclofenac sod	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	7
Pollenase Hayfever 50micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010C0BKABAA	Pollenase (Nasal)	Beclometasone dipropionate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	7
Sudafed Plus Blocked Nose 1mg/ml / 50mg/ml nasal spray 1202020R0BBAAAA	Sudafed Plus (Nasal)	Xylometazoline hydrochloride/dexpanthenol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	7
Generic Sofradex ear/eye drops 120101040AAAAAA	Dexamethasone sodium metasulphbenzoate	Dexamethasone sodium metasulphobenzoate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6
Lidocaine 0.66% / Aminoacridine 0.05% oromucosal gel 1203010Q0AAAAAA	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6
Sodium chloride compound mouthwash 1203040P0AAAAAA	Sodium chloride (Mouthwash)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6
Ultra Chloraseptic 0.71% anaesthetic throat spray cherry 1203030B0BQABAI	Ultra Chloraseptic	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6
Benzocaine 5mg / Tyrothricin 1mg lozenges 1203030B0AAACAC	Benzocaine (Antiseptic lozenge/spray)	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	5
Ultra Chloraseptic 0.71% anaesthetic throat spy blackcurrant 1203030B0BQACAI	Ultra Chloraseptic	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	5
Bonjela Teething gel 1203010Q0BLAAAP	Bonjela (Teething)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	4
Generic Anbesol Adult Strength gel sugar free 1203010Q0AAAIAI	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	4
Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% ear drops 1201010S0AAAAAA	Hydrogen peroxide (Ear)	Hydrogen peroxide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	4
Salicylic acid 1% / Rhubarb extract 5% oromucosal solution 1203010S0AAAAAA	Generic solution	Salicylic acid	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	4
Betamethasone 0.05%/Doxycycline 10%/Nystatin 2% m/wash sach 1203010W0AAAAAA	Betamethasone/Doxycyline/Nystatin	Betamethasone/Doxycycline/Nystatin	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Dequadin 250microgram lozenges 1203030F0BBAAAA	Dequadin	Dequalinium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Generic Earex ear drops 1201030H0AAAEAE	Oils for the ear	Oils for the ear	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Generic Otosporin ear drops 1201010Q0AAACAC	Hydrocortisone (Ear)	Hydrocortisone	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Happinose 0.3% ointment 120202000BJBFAN	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1202020	Other topical nasal decongestant preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Sodium chloride 7% nebuliser liquid 5ml ampoules 1202020L0AABNBN	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Sudafed Sinus-Ease 0.1% nasal spray 1202020P0BJAEAC	Sudafed (Nasal)	Xylometazoline hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Tyrozets lozenges 1203030B0BGAAAC	Tyrozets	Benzocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	3
Aluminium acetate 13% ear drops 1201010C0AAABAB	Aluminium acetate (Ear)	Aluminium acetate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	2
Buttercup Bronchostop Cough pastilles 120303000BBBYAI	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1203030	Other lozenge and spray preparations	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	2

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