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BNF presentation directory
Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.
| Presentation | Product | Chemical substance | Chapter | Items dispensed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Isotrexin gel
1306010I0BDAAAC
|
Isotrexin | Erythromycin | Skin | 18 |
|
Dermacort hydrocortisone 0.1% cream
1304000V0BNAAAW
|
Dermacort | Hydrocortisone | Skin | 17 |
|
Solacutan 3% gel
1308010W0BCAAAA
|
Solacutan | Diclofenac sodium | Skin | 17 |
|
Erythromycin 4% gel
1306010I0AAAEAE
|
Erythromycin (Topical) | Erythromycin | Skin | 16 |
|
Lidocaine 0.5% gel
1303000Q0AAAAAA
|
Lidocaine hydrochloride (Topical Local Anaesthetic) | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Skin | 16 |
|
Neotigason 25mg capsules
1305020A0BBAAAA
|
Neotigason | Acitretin | Skin | 16 |
|
Reflectant sunscreen beige (Dundee formula) cream
1308010U0AAAJAJ
|
Titanium dioxide (Sunscreen) | Titanium dioxide | Skin | 16 |
|
Videne 10% alcoholic tincture
1311040K0BBABAF
|
Videne | Iodine compounds | Skin | 16 |
|
Allergenics Skin lotion
130201000BBJCA0
|
Proprietary compound emollients | Other emollient preparations | Skin | 15 |
|
Dithranol 2% cream
1305020F0AADBDB
|
Dithranol (Topical) | Dithranol | Skin | 15 |
|
Haelan 4micrograms/square cm tape 7.5cm
1304000T0BBAGCC
|
Haelan | Fludroxycortide | Skin | 15 |
|
Sodium hypochlorite 2% solution
1311040T0AABABA
|
Sodium hypochlorite (Topical) | Sodium hypochlorite | Skin | 15 |
|
Zinc oxide 12.5% / Dimeticone 1.04% spray
1302020D0AAAGAG
|
Dimeticone (Barrier) | Dimeticone (Barrier) | Skin | 15 |
|
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% ointment 25% in Coal tar paste
1304000F0AACSCS
|
Betamethasone valerate (Topical) | Betamethasone valerate | Skin | 14 |
|
Generic Timodine cream
1304000V0AACBCB
|
Hydrocortisone (Topical) | Hydrocortisone | Skin | 14 |
|
Hydrocortisone Bite and Sting Relief 1% cream
1304000V0CWAAAD
|
Galpharm (Hydrocortisone) | Hydrocortisone | Skin | 14 |
|
Nystatin 100,000units/g cream
1310020U0AAAAAA
|
Nystatin (Topical) | Nystatin | Skin | 14 |
|
Phenol 1.2% / Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.25% cream
1310050P0AAADAD
|
Phenol (Topical) | Phenol | Skin | 14 |
|
Salicylic acid 2% / Sulfur 2% in Aqueous cream
1306010T0AAAUAU
|
Sulfur (Topical) | Sulfur | Skin | 14 |
|
Spirigel alcohol hand gel
1311010A0BDAAAK
|
Spirigel | Alcohol | Skin | 14 |
|
BioBag 300 6cm x 12cm dressing kit
1311070S0BDABAA
|
BioBag | Ster larvae | Skin | 13 |
|
BioBag 400 10cm x 10cm dressing kit
1311070S0BDAAAA
|
BioBag | Ster larvae | Skin | 13 |
|
Delph sun lotion SPF 50+
130801000BBPIA0
|
Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308010 | Other sunscreening preparations | Skin | 13 |
|
Canesten Bifonazole Once Daily 1% cream
1310020E0BCAAAA
|
Canesten (Athletes foot) | Bifonazole | Skin | 12 |
|
Cetaphil PRO Itch Prone Skin body wash
130501000BBBLA0
|
Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1305010 | Other eczema preparations | Skin | 12 |
Why monitor BNF codes?
Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.
Understand demand drivers
Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.