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
Glycerol liquid 190400000AATUTU	Generic compound preparation BNF 1904000	Other single substance preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	303
Activated charcoal 300mg tablets 1902070E0AAABAB	Charcoal	Charcoal	Other Drugs and Preparations	302
Nutrison water for gastroenteral feeds 1litre bags 1914010A0BLAAAS	Nutrison pack sterile water	Sterile water	Other Drugs and Preparations	273
Neutrogena T/Gel sensitive scalp anti-dandruff shampoo 190205500BCNDA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	271
Homeopathic preparation 190203000BBAAA0	Homeopathic products - Proprietary	Other homeopathic preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	178
Tena 3 in 1 wash cream 190205500BCPAA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	134
Aloe Pura Aloe Vera gel 190205500BBSCA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	133
Acetylcysteine 2g/10ml solution for infusion ampoules 1902070A0AAAAAA	Acetylcysteine (Parenteral)	Acetylcysteine	Other Drugs and Preparations	131
oraNurse unflavoured toothpaste 1450 190205500BCNWA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	130
Almond oil liquid 190605000AACBCB	Generic compound preparation BNF 1906050	Other oil preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	108
Oilatum scalp intensive treatment shampoo 190205500BCMFA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	105
Coconut oil 190605000AAAQAQ	Generic compound preparation BNF 1906050	Other oil preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	90
Menthol crystals 190400000AAAIAI	Generic compound preparation BNF 1904000	Other single substance preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	86
oraNurse unflavoured toothpaste 1000 190205500BCNVA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	65
Activated charcoal 300mg capsules 1902070E0AAAMAM	Charcoal	Charcoal	Other Drugs and Preparations	37
Veil cleansing cream 190205500BBHIA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	37
Prenoxad 2mg/2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes 1902070Q0BDAAAF	Prenoxad	Naloxone hydrochloride	Other Drugs and Preparations	35
Sodium chloride powder 190400000AAPFPF	Generic compound preparation BNF 1904000	Other single substance preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	35
Avene XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing cream 190205500BCNTA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	30
J.L. Bragg's Medicinal Charcoal tablets 1902070E0BBABAB	J.L.Bragg's Charcoal	Charcoal	Other Drugs and Preparations	29
Stellisept med 1% skin cleanser 190205500BCNAA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	28
Avene XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing balm 190205500BCNSA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	27
Naloxone 2mg/2ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes 1902070Q0AAAFAF	Naloxone hydrochloride (Poisoning Antidote)	Naloxone hydrochloride	Other Drugs and Preparations	25
oraNurse 1450ppm fluoride unflavoured toothpaste original 190205500BCNUA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	25
Eosin 2% solution 190800000AABTBT	Generic compound preparation BNF 1908000	Other colour, flavour and sweetening preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	23

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.