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
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% oint 50% in Gen Unguentum M crm 1304000F0AAFSFS	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	4
Betnovate-C cream 1304000F0BBAKCA	Betnovate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	4
Cholesterol 2% / Simvastatin 2% cream 1305020Z0AAAAAA	Cholesterol/simvastatin	Cholesterol/simvastatin	Skin	4
Clobetasol 0.05% oint 25%/Coal tar soln 5% in WSP 1304000H0AACLCL	Clobetasone butyrate (Topical)	Clobetasone butyrate	Skin	4
Coal tar 5% in Betamethasone valerate 0.025% ointment 1304000F0AAEKEK	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	4
Coal tar solution strong 2.5% in Emulsifying ointment 1305020C0AAFJFJ	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	4
Dioderm 0.1% cream 1304000V0BBAAAW	Dioderm	Hydrocortisone	Skin	4
Emcrem cream 130201000BBMBDL	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	4
Glycopyrronium bromide 0.1% topical solution 1312000G0AAAFAF	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	4
Glycopyrronium bromide 1% cream 1312000G0AAAMAM	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	4
Industrial methylated spirit 70% 1311010A0AAADAD	Industrial methylated spirit	Alcohol	Skin	4
Larvae sterile 1311070S0AAAAAA	Ster larvae	Ster larvae	Skin	4
Reflectant sunscreen coral pink (Dundee formula) cream 1308010U0AAALAL	Titanium dioxide (Sunscreen)	Titanium dioxide	Skin	4
Salicylic acid 3% / Lactic acid 3% in White soft paraffin 1307000M0AABTBT	Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses)	Salicylic acid	Skin	4
Sodium chloride 0.9% solution 1311010S0AAADAD	Sod chlor (Topical)	Sodium chloride	Skin	4
Stelara 45mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled syringes 1305030D0BBABAB	Stelara	Ustekinumab	Skin	4
Sterets H Pre-injection swab 1311010I0BGAAAF	Sterets H	Isopropyl alcohol	Skin	4
Toctino 30mg capsules 1305010AFBBABAB	Toctino	Alitretinoin	Skin	4
Tretinoin 0.05% gel 1306010V0AAAKAK	Tretinoin (Acne)	Tretinoin	Skin	4
Vitamin E 50units/g cream 1302010W0AAADAD	Vitamin E (Topical)	Vitamin E	Skin	4
Viticolor gel 130802000BBEDA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308020	Other camouflage preparations	Skin	4
Zorac 0.05% gel 1305020T0BBAAAA	Zorac	Tazarotene	Skin	4
Ambre Solaire UV Sensitive protection milk SPF 50+ 130801000BBNXA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308010	Other sunscreening preparations	Skin	3
Anthisan 2% cream 1303000M0BBAAAA	Anthisan (Topical)	Mepyramine maleate	Skin	3
Antipeol ointment 131005000BBADAD	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1310050	Other minor cut and abrasion preparations	Skin	3

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.