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
Ursodeoxycholic acid 300mg tablets 0109010U0AAAYAY	Ursodeoxycholic acid	Ursodeoxycholic acid	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,821
Decapeptyl SR 22.5mg inj vials 0803042S0BCAAAB	Decapeptyl (embonate)	Triptorelin embonate	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	6,812
Systane Gel eye drops 21300000143	Systane Gel eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	6,809
Matrifen 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BEADAG	Matrifen	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	6,801
TRUEyou testing strips 0601060D0DKAAA0	TRUEyou (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	6,796
Conjugated oestrogens 625microgram tablets 0604011P0AAABAB	Oestro Conj (Systemic)	Oestrogens conjugated	Endocrine System	6,787
Topiramate 50mg capsules 040801050AAAWAW	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	6,783
Zaluron XL 400mg tablets 0402010ABBHAEAY	Zaluron XL	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	6,775
Dianette tablets (Bayer) 1306020C0BBAAAA	Dianette	Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)	Skin	6,771
BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge 21010900609	BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	6,767
Levofloxacin 500mg tablets 0501120X0AAAAAA	Levofloxacin	Levofloxacin	Infections	6,764
Disulfiram 200mg tablets 0410010B0AAAAAA	Disulfiram	Disulfiram	Central Nervous System	6,761
Matrifen 100micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BEAEAH	Matrifen	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	6,751
Diltiazem 90mg modified-release capsules 0206020C0AAATAT	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	6,741
Bezalip Mono 400mg modified-release tablets 0212000D0BBABAB	Bezalip	Bezafibrate	Cardiovascular System	6,739
Cialis 20mg tablets 0704050R0BBABAB	Cialis	Tadalafil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	6,739
Fencino 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BQACAF	Fencino	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	6,730
Cellusan Light 0.5% eye drops preservative free 21300000180	Cellusan Light 0.5% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	6,729
Paracetamol 120mg/5ml oral suspension paediatric 0407010H0AAAIAI	Paracetamol	Paracetamol	Central Nervous System	6,729
Normasol sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 25ml sachets 21160000090	Normasol sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 25ml sachets	Irrigation Solutions	Appliances	6,727
Estraderm MX 75 patches 0604011G0BCAGBR	Estraderm	Estradiol	Endocrine System	6,726
Durogesic DTrans 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BBAIAE	Durogesic	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	6,724
VaPro No Touch catheter male 8Ch-16Ch 21020001155	VaPro No Touch catheter male 8Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	6,724
ExoCream 21220000256	ExoCream	Emollients	Appliances	6,723
Balneum Plus bath oil 130201100BBAGAG	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1302011	Emollient bath and shower preparations	Skin	6,720

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.