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
Dermamist 10% spray 1302010N0BFAAAC	Dermamist	Paraffin soft white	Skin	56
Isotretinoin 40mg capsules 1306020J0AAAEAE	Isotretinoin (Systemic)	Isotretinoin	Skin	55
Glycopyrronium bromide 2% in Cetomacrogol cream (Formula A) 1312000G0AABGBG	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	54
Hydrex pink chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% solution 1311020L0BNADAL	Hydrex	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	54
MooGoo Scalp cream 131500000BBNEA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1315000	Other miscellaneous topical preparations	Skin	54
Dithranol 0.5% cream 1305020F0AADADA	Dithranol (Topical)	Dithranol	Skin	53
Freederm 4% gel 1306010N0BDAAAA	Freederm	Nicotinamide	Skin	53
Povidone-Iodine 10% alcoholic solution 1311040K0AAAFAF	Povidone-Iodine (Topical Disinfectant/Cleanser)	Iodine compounds	Skin	53
TCP antiseptic liquid 1311050V0BBAAAA	TCP (Topical)	Halogenated phenols with phenol	Skin	52
Lotil cream 130201000BBCFA0	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	51
Sprilon aerosol spray 1302020D0BGABAG	Sprilon	Dimeticone (Barrier)	Skin	51
Coal tar soln 6% / Salicylic acid 2% oint in a base 1305020C0AAFPFP	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	49
Glycopyrronium bromide 0.05% topical solution 1312000G0AABCBC	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	49
Hydrocortisone 0.1% topical emulsion 1304000W0AABDBD	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Skin	49
Dalbecal 50micrograms/g / 0.5mg/g ointment 1305020D0BGAAAF	Dalbecal	Calcipotriol	Skin	48
Diflucortolone 0.1% cream 1304000L0AAAAAA	Diflucortolone valerate	Diflucortolone valerate	Skin	48
Bascellex 50mg/g cream 250mg sachets 1307000V0BDAAAA	Bascellex	Imiquimod	Skin	47
Benzoyl peroxide 4% cream 1306010C0AABABA	Benzoyl peroxide	Benzoyl peroxide	Skin	47
Avoca 75% silver nitrate applicators 1307000Q0BBADAC	Avoca	Silver nitrate	Skin	44
Diflucortolone 0.3% oily cream 1304000L0AAACAC	Diflucortolone valerate	Diflucortolone valerate	Skin	44
Isotretinoin 0.05% / Erythromycin 2% gel 1306010I0AAACAC	Erythromycin (Topical)	Erythromycin	Skin	44
Pevaryl 1% cream 1310020J0BCAAAA	Pevaryl	Econazole nitrate	Skin	44
Alitretinoin 30mg capsules 1305010AFAAABAB	Alitretinoin (Eczema)	Alitretinoin	Skin	43
Diflucortolone 0.1% oily cream 1304000L0AAABAB	Diflucortolone valerate	Diflucortolone valerate	Skin	43
Dithrocream 0.5% cream 1305020F0BIADDA	Dithrocream	Dithranol	Skin	43

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.