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
Silver nitrate 75% caustic applicators 1307000Q0AAACAC	Silver nitrate	Silver nitrate	Skin	319
Beclometasone 0.025% cream 1304000C0AAAAAA	Beclometasone dipropionate (Topical)	Beclometasone dipropionate	Skin	316
Verrugon complete 50% ointment 1307000M0BFAAAE	Verrugon	Salicylic acid	Skin	316
Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% solution 1311020L0AAANAN	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	314
Covermark finishing powder 130802000BBAHA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308020	Other camouflage preparations	Skin	313
Nizoral Dandruff 2% shampoo 1309000I0BBABAA	Nizoral (Scalp)	Ketoconazole	Skin	306
Povidone-Iodine 10% antiseptic solution 1311040K0AAATAT	Povidone-Iodine (Topical Disinfectant/Cleanser)	Iodine compounds	Skin	303
Dexpanthenol 5% ointment 1302010E0AAACAC	Dexpanthenol (Topical)	Dexpanthenol	Skin	302
Diprosone 0.05% lotion 1304000D0BBAEBC	Diprosone	Betamethasone esters	Skin	301
Cepton 1% medicated skin wash 1311020L0BKAAAN	Cepton (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	300
Mycota cream 1310020Z0BCAAAD	Mycota	Undecenoates	Skin	300
Quinoderm facewash 1311020L0CFAABN	Quinoderm (Topical Chlorhexidine)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	299
Metrosa 0.75% gel 1310012K0BKAAAR	Metrosa	Metronidazole	Skin	296
Mildison Lipocream 1% cream 1304000V0BQAAAD	Mildison Lipocream	Hydrocortisone	Skin	294
Dimeticone 10% / Cetrimide 0.3% cream 1302020D0AAAEAE	Dimeticone (Barrier)	Dimeticone (Barrier)	Skin	286
Mepyramine 2% cream 1303000M0AAAAAA	Mepyramine (Topical)	Mepyramine maleate	Skin	275
Uvistat lipscreen SPF 50 130801000BBNQA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308010	Other sunscreening preparations	Skin	269
Coal tar 6% cream 1305020C0AABCBC	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	267
Fluticasone 0.005% ointment 1304000S0AAABAB	Fluticasone propionate (Topical)	Fluticasone propionate (Topical)	Skin	264
Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% cream 1311020L0AAAFAF	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	258
Xepin 5% cream 1303000F0BCAAAA	Xepin	Doxepin hydrochloride	Skin	255
Urea 5% scalp application 1302010U0AAAWAW	Urea (Emollient)	Urea	Skin	248
Aveeno Intense Relief hand cream 130201000BBKXA0	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	247
Tacalcitol 4micrograms/g lotion 1305020R0AAABAB	Tacalcitol	Tacalcitol	Skin	246
Sunsense sensitive cream SPF 50+ 130801000BBPTA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308010	Other sunscreening preparations	Skin	245

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.