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
Dettol 4.8% liquid 1311050E0BBABAC	Dettol (Topical Cleanser)	Chloroxylenol	Skin	79
Daktarin Gold 2% cream 1310020L0BCAAAA	Daktarin (Ketoconazole)	Ketoconazole	Skin	78
Hydroquinone 4% cream 1315000G0AAALAL	Depigmenting agent	Depigmenting agents	Skin	77
Salicylic acid 20% ointment in a base 1307000M0AABZBZ	Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses)	Salicylic acid	Skin	76
Beclometasone 0.0025% in White soft paraffin 1304000C0AACGCG	Beclometasone dipropionate (Topical)	Beclometasone dipropionate	Skin	75
Hydrogen peroxide 6% solution 1311060I0AAACAC	Hydrogen peroxide (Topical Cleanser)	Hydrogen peroxide	Skin	74
Dithranol 1% cream 1305020F0AABMBM	Dithranol (Topical)	Dithranol	Skin	72
Dithrocream 0.1% cream 1305020F0BIACCZ	Dithrocream	Dithranol	Skin	70
Neotigason 10mg capsules 1305020A0BBABAB	Neotigason	Acitretin	Skin	70
Aveeno bath oil 130201100BBADAH	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1302011	Emollient bath and shower preparations	Skin	69
Benzyl benzoate 25% application 1310040C0AAAAAA	Benzyl benzoate	Benzyl benzoate	Skin	67
Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.25% cream 1310050J0AAACAC	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	67
Clobetasol 500micrograms/g foam 1304000G0AACCCC	Clobetasol propionate	Clobetasol propionate	Skin	67
Acriflex 0.25% cream 1310050J0BDAAAC	Acriflex	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	66
Dithranol 0.25% cream 1305020F0AABKBK	Dithranol (Topical)	Dithranol	Skin	66
Avoca 95% silver nitrate pencils 1307000Q0BBAHAA	Avoca	Silver nitrate	Skin	64
ChloraPrep solution 1.5ml applicators 1311020L0CHACBX	ChloraPrep	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	64
Nicam 4% gel 1306010N0BCAAAA	Nicam	Nicotinamide	Skin	64
Coconut oil 25% in Emulsifying ointment 1302010F0AAAQAQ	Emulsifying wax (Emollient)	Emulsifying wax	Skin	63
Dermablend Dermasmooth Corrective Foundation 130802000BBECA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308020	Other camouflage preparations	Skin	63
Avoca 40% silver nitrate pencils 1307000Q0BBAAAB	Avoca	Silver nitrate	Skin	62
Bifonazole 1% cream 1310020E0AAAAAA	Bifonazole	Bifonazole	Skin	62
Oilatum gel 1302011L0BKAAAH	Oilatum	Light liquid paraffin	Skin	60
Hibitane Obstetric 1% cream 1311020L0BGADAF	HibiTane (Disinfectant/Cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	58
Nerisone 0.1% cream 1304000L0BBAAAA	Nerisone	Diflucortolone valerate	Skin	57

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.