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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Chemical substance: Swabs

Presentation	Product	Chemical substance	Chapter	Items dispensed
Non-woven fabric swab 4ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000205	Non-woven fabric swab 4ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	23,868
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000100	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	17,373
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm 20120000110	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm	Swabs	Dressings	10,055
Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm 20120000206	Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm	Swabs	Dressings	9,755
Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000222	Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	688
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000224	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	665
Sterets skin cleansing swab 20120000215	Sterets skin cleansing swab	Swabs	Dressings	264
Filmated non-woven fabric swab 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000220	Filmated non-woven fabric swab 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	237
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm 20120000221	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm	Swabs	Dressings	227
Medicareplus skin prep wipes 20120000217	Medicareplus skin prep wipes	Swabs	Dressings	75
Non-woven fabric swab 6ply sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000223	Non-woven fabric swab 6ply sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	69
Filmated gauze swab BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm 20120000120	Filmated gauze swab BP 1988 8ply non-sterile 10cm x 10cm	Swabs	Dressings	No data available

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.