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
Generic Emulsiderm emollient 1302011M0AAAEAE	Liquid paraffin	Liquid paraffin	Skin	2
Generic Polytar liquid 1309000C0AAAKAK	Coal tar (Scalp)	Coal tar	Skin	2
Generic Quinoderm facewash 1311020L0AABNBN	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	2
Glycerol 40% cream 130201000AABXBX	Generic compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	2
Glycopyrronium bromide 0.5% in Cetomacrogol crm (Formula A) 1312000G0AAAZAZ	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	2
Glycopyrronium bromide 1% in Aqueous cream 1312000G0AAAVAV	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	2
Glycopyrronium bromide 2% in Aqueous cream 1312000G0AAAUAU	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	2
Glycopyrronium bromide 2% in Generic Unguentum M cream 1312000G0AABFBF	Glycopyrronium (Topical)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Skin	2
Hc45 Hydrocortisone 1% cream 1304000X0BMAAAA	HC45	Hydrocortisone acetate	Skin	2
Hydrocortisone 1% / Tretinoin 0.1% / Hydroquinone 5% cream 1315000G0AABIBI	Depigmenting agent	Depigmenting agents	Skin	2
Hydrocortisone 1% / Urea 10% cream 1304000V0AAANAN	Hydrocortisone (Topical)	Hydrocortisone	Skin	2
Hydrogen peroxide 9% solution 1311060I0AAADAD	Hydrogen peroxide (Topical Cleanser)	Hydrogen peroxide	Skin	2
Hydroquinone 2% cream 1315000G0AAAWAW	Depigmenting agent	Depigmenting agents	Skin	2
Imuderm cream 130201000BBAPA0	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	2
Ingenol mebutate 150micrograms/g gel 1308010Z0AAAAAA	Ingenol mebutate	Ingenol mebutate	Skin	2
Iodine alcoholic solution 1311040I0AAADAD	Iodine (Topical disinfectant/cleaner)	Iodine	Skin	2
Isotretinoin 0.05% gel 1306010M0AAAAAA	Isotretinoin (Topical)	Isotretinoin	Skin	2
Larvae 200 30cm x 30cm dressing pack 1311070S0BBAXAA	LarvE	Ster larvae	Skin	2
LarvE 2.5cm x 4cm bag 1311070S0BBABAA	LarvE	Ster larvae	Skin	2
Menthol 4% in Aqueous cream 1303000AAAAAUAU	Menthol (Topical)	Menthol	Skin	2
Minoxidil 2% solution 1309000H0AAAAAA	Minoxidil (Scalp)	Minoxidil	Skin	2
Minoxidil 5% solution 1309000H0AAAJAJ	Minoxidil (Scalp)	Minoxidil	Skin	2
Monobenzone 40% in Cetomacrogol cream (Formula A) 131500000AABXBX	Generic compound preparation BNF 1315000	Other miscellaneous topical preparations	Skin	2
Propylene glycol 40% in Clobetasone 0.05% cream 130201000AADJDJ	Generic compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	2
Propylene glycol 60% in Clobetasol 0.05% cream 130400000AABJBJ	Generic compound preparation BNF 1304000	Other topical corticosteroid preparations	Skin	2

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.