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
Jorveza 0.5mg orodispersible tablets 0105020A0BEABAH	Jorveza	Budesonide	Gastro-Intestinal System	110
Creon 40000 gastro-resistant capsules 0109040N0BDAFAW	Creon	Pancreatin	Gastro-Intestinal System	108
Dulcolax Twelve Plus 5mg gastro-resistant tablets 0106020C0BDADAA	Dulcolax (Bisacodyl)	Bisacodyl	Gastro-Intestinal System	108
Lidocaine 1% / Hydrocortisone 0.2% spray 0107020J0AAAJAJ	Hydrocortisone compound preparations	Hydrocortisone	Gastro-Intestinal System	101
Thamicarb 84mg/1ml oral solution 0101012B0BIAAAB	Thamicarb	Sodium bicarbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	101
Macrogol compound oral powder sachets NPF 0106040M0AAAEAE	Macrogol 3350	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	100
Rennie Orange 500mg chewable tablets 0101021C0BIABAF	Rennie	Calcium carbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	100
Citramag effervescent powder sachets 0106050M0BBAAAA	Citramag	Magnesium citrate	Gastro-Intestinal System	98
Sulfasalazine 500mg suppositories 0105010E0AAACAC	Sulfasalazine	Sulfasalazine	Gastro-Intestinal System	96
Perinal spray 0107020J0BHAAAJ	Perinal	Hydrocortisone	Gastro-Intestinal System	95
Sucralfate 2g/20ml enema 0107010S0AAAKAK	Sucralfate (Rectal)	Sucralfate	Gastro-Intestinal System	93
Ultraproct ointment 0107020F0BBAAAA	Ultraproct	Fluocortolone	Gastro-Intestinal System	92
Allantoin 0.5% / Lidocaine 0.5% ointment 0107010N0AAAEAE	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Rectal)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	91
Sucralfate 1g/5ml oral suspension 0103030S0AAAEAE	Sucralfate (Systemic)	Sucralfate	Gastro-Intestinal System	90
Pangrol 25,000 capsules 0109040N0BHABBC	Pangrol	Pancreatin	Gastro-Intestinal System	89
Sterculia 62% / Frangula 8% granules 7g sachets gluten free 0106010N0AAAFAF	Sterculia (Bulk Forming)	Sterculia	Gastro-Intestinal System	85
Ultraproct suppositories 0107020F0BBABAB	Ultraproct	Fluocortolone	Gastro-Intestinal System	85
Moventig 12.5mg tablets 0106060B0BBAAAA	Moventig	Naloxegol	Gastro-Intestinal System	84
Simeticone 42mg/5ml oral drops 0101010R0AAADAD	Simeticone	Simeticone	Gastro-Intestinal System	83
Destolit 150mg tablets 0109010U0BBAAAA	Destolit	Ursodeoxycholic acid	Gastro-Intestinal System	80
Calcium carbonate 250mg dispersible tablets 0101021C0AACICI	Calcium carbonate (Antacid)	Calcium carbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	79
Zintasa 400mg EC tablets 0105010B0BJAAAA	Zintasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	79
Ranitidine 150mg effervescent tablets 0103010T0AAAIAI	Ranitidine hydrochloride	Ranitidine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	78
Glycopyrronium bromide 200micrograms/5ml oral suspension 0102000L0AABEBE	Glycopyrronium bromide (Oral)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Gastro-Intestinal System	77
Sodium bicarbonate 420mg/5ml (1mmol/ml) oral liquid 0101012B0AAAUAU	Sodium bicarbonate (Antacids)	Sodium bicarbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	77

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.