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
Furosemide 40mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0202020L0AABNBN	Furosemide	Furosemide	Cardiovascular System	6,621
Nebusal 7% inhalation solution 4ml vials 21320000101	Nebusal 7% inhalation solution 4ml vials	Inhalation Solutions	Appliances	6,615
Buprenorphine 35micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0AAAEAE	Buprenorphine (Opioid Analgesic)	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	6,602
Debrisoft pad 10cm x 10cm 21410000100	Debrisoft pad 10cm x 10cm	Debridement Device	Appliances	6,602
Galantamine 16mg modified-release capsules 0411000F0AAAFAF	Galantamine	Galantamine	Central Nervous System	6,586
Medikinet XL 50mg capsules 0404000M0BGAIAZ	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	6,586
Fluticasone propionate 100microg/Salmeterol 50microg/dose 0302000N0AAAXAX	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	6,584
Vardenafil 10mg tablets 0704050AAAAABAB	Vardenafil	Vardenafil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	6,577
Coloplast sterile catheter valve 22051000502	Coloplast sterile catheter valve	Catheter Valves	Incontinence Appliances	6,576
Mesalazine 1.2g gastro-resistant modified-release tablets 0105010B0AAARAR	Mesalazine	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,565
Mezolar Matrix 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BFACAF	Mezolar Matrix	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	6,556
Lift Plus medical adhesive remover spray 23153361509	Lift Plus medical adhesive remover spray	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	6,546
Viazem XL 360mg capsules 0206020C0BNAEBA	Viazem	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	6,541
Calcipotriol 50micrograms/ml scalp solution 1305020D0AAACAC	Calcipotriol	Calcipotriol	Skin	6,540
Cathejell Lidocain 21140000025	Cathejell Lidocain	Lubricant Gels	Appliances	6,537
Adaflex 2mg tablets 0401010ADBGABBK	Adaflex	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	6,527
Pregabalin 75mg tablets 0408010AEAAAXAX	Pregabalin	Pregabalin	Central Nervous System	6,521
Appeel No Sting medical adhesive remover wipes 23150901501	Appeel No Sting medical adhesive remover wipes	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	6,516
Flaminal Hydro gel dressing 20031700016	Flaminal Hydro gel dressing	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6,507
Aquagel lubricating jelly 21140000004	Aquagel lubricating jelly	Lubricant Gels	Appliances	6,506
Aymes Shake powder 57g sachets chocolate 0913011C0BBACAH	Aymes powder 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake	Powder 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	6,503
Hollister drainable night drainage bag 22600106000	Hollister drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	6,502
Simple linctus sugar free 0309020D0AAADAD	Simple	Simple	Respiratory System	6,492
Tiotropium brom 2.5microg/Olodaterol 2.5microg/dose soln&dev 0301040X0AAAAAA	Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol	Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol	Respiratory System	6,491
Contour TS testing strips 0601060D0DTAAA0	Contour TS (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	6,481

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.