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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Audavate RD 0.025% cream
1304000F0BGACAB
|
Audavate | Betamethasone valerate | Skin | 5,774 |
|
Menthol 0.5% in Aqueous cream
1303000AAAAAAAA
|
Menthol (Topical) | Menthol | Skin | 5,323 |
|
Dermacool 2% cream
1303000AABCACAC
|
Dermacool | Menthol | Skin | 5,121 |
|
Clobetasol 500micrograms/g shampoo
1304000G0AACDCD
|
Clobetasol propionate | Clobetasol propionate | Skin | 5,081 |
|
Urea 5% cream
1302010U0AAAKAK
|
Urea (Emollient) | Urea | Skin | 4,985 |
|
Sodium fusidate 2% ointment
1310012Q0AAAAAA
|
Sodium fusidate (Topical) | Sodium fusidate | Skin | 4,983 |
|
Unguentum M cream
130201000BBINA5
|
Proprietary compound emollients | Other emollient preparations | Skin | 4,983 |
|
Brimonidine 3mg/g gel
1306030A0AAAAAA
|
Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) | Brimonidine tart (Rosacea) | Skin | 4,958 |
|
Daktacort Hydrocortisone cream
1304000V0CRAACH
|
Daktacort hydrocortisone | Hydrocortisone | Skin | 4,940 |
|
Metrogel 0.75% gel
1310012K0BCAAAR
|
Metrogel | Metronidazole | Skin | 4,739 |
|
Hirudoid 0.3% cream
1314000H0BBAAAA
|
Hirudoid | Heparinoid | Skin | 4,687 |
|
Flamazine 1% cream
1310011Y0BBAAAA
|
Flamazine | Silver sulfadiazine | Skin | 4,671 |
|
Miconazole 2% powder
1310020N0AAABAB
|
Miconazole nitrate (Topical) | Miconazole nitrate | Skin | 4,643 |
|
Canesten 1% cream
1310020H0BBAAAB
|
Canesten (Topical) | Clotrimazole | Skin | 4,438 |
|
Aqueous calamine cream
1303000D0AAABAB
|
Calamine | Calamine | Skin | 4,381 |
|
Bepanthen Nappy Care 5% ointment
1302010E0BBACAC
|
Bepanthen (Topical) | Dexpanthenol | Skin | 4,332 |
|
Doublebase emollient wash gel
130201000BBMGCA
|
Proprietary compound emollients | Other emollient preparations | Skin | 4,177 |
|
Uvistat sun cream SPF 50
130801000BBKNA0
|
Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308010 | Other sunscreening preparations | Skin | 4,170 |
|
Lidocaine 2% cream
1303000N0AAABAB
|
Lido (Topical Local Anaesthesia) | Lidocaine | Skin | 4,061 |
|
Salicylic acid 12% / Lactic acid 4% gel
1307000M0AAAVAV
|
Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses) | Salicylic acid | Skin | 3,869 |
|
Zipzoc stockings
1313010S0BBABAA
|
Zipzoc | Medicated stockings | Skin | 3,817 |
|
Isotretinoin 20mg capsules
1306020J0AAABAB
|
Isotretinoin (Systemic) | Isotretinoin | Skin | 3,788 |
|
Eucerin Dry Skin Relief 5% cream
1302010U0BGAAAK
|
Eucerin | Urea | Skin | 3,785 |
|
Miconazole 0.16% dry powder spray
1310020N0AAAEAE
|
Miconazole nitrate (Topical) | Miconazole nitrate | Skin | 3,742 |
|
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser
1311030A0BGACA0
|
Cetaphil | Alkyl sulphate | Skin | 3,715 |
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.