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
Corsodyl 0.2% mouthwash alcohol free 1203040E0BBAIAB	Corsodyl	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6,325
Risedronate sodium 5mg tablets 0606020R0AAAAAA	Risedronate sodium	Risedronate sodium	Endocrine System	6,321
Amoxicillin 500mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0501013B0AAAVAV	Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin	Infections	6,309
Atomoxetine 10mg capsules 0404000S0AAAAAA	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	6,302
Salofalk 1g suppositories 0105010B0BDAIAJ	Salofalk	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,300
Phosphate Sandoz effervescent tablets 090502100BPAAAA	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0905021	Other phosphate supplement preparations	Nutrition and Blood	6,294
Ultrabase cream 21220000324	Ultrabase cream	Emollients	Appliances	6,292
Ibugel Forte 10% gel 1003020P0BDABAI	Ibugel	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	6,273
Tensipine MR 20 tablets 0206020R0BWABAR	Tensipine	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	6,272
Taptiqom 15micrograms/ml / 5mg/ml eye drops 0.3ml unit dose 1106000AMBBAAAA	Taptiqom	Tafluprost and timolol	Eye	6,271
Altraplen Compact liquid banana 0913011V0BBAAAA	Altraplen ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	6,265
Oxypro 40mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBSAFAH	Oxypro	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	6,255
Stalevo 100mg/25mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BBABAB	Stalevo	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	6,247
Decapeptyl SR 3mg inj vials 0803042P0BBAAAA	Decapeptyl (Prostate)	Triptorelin acetate	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	6,234
Calfovit D3 oral powder sachets 0906040G0BSAABZ	Calfovit D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	6,231
K-Lite Long bandage 10cm x 5.25m 20020200824	K-Lite Long bandage 10cm x 5.25m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	6,228
Dulaglutide 3mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled disposable devices 0601023AQAAACAC	Dulaglutide	Dulaglutide	Endocrine System	6,224
Captopril 50mg tablets 0205051F0AAAFAF	Captopril	Captopril	Cardiovascular System	6,223
Adalat LA 30mg tablets 0206020R0BBAHAN	Adalat	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	6,218
Carbomer 974P 0.25% eye gel 1108010Z0AAAAAA	Carbomer 974P	Carbomer 974P	Eye	6,199
SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-33mm neutral grey 23601006361	SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-33mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	6,199
Nicotine 15mg/16hours transdermal patches 0410020B0AAAUAU	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	6,198
Flumetasone 0.02% / Clioquinol 1% ear drops 1201010F0AAAAAA	Flumetasone pivalate	Flumetasone pivalate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6,196
Co-codamol 15mg/500mg effervescent tablets sugar free 0407010F0AAAWAW	Co-codamol	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	6,186
Aquacel Extra dressing 5cm x 5cm square 20031700075	Aquacel Extra dressing 5cm x 5cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6,185

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.