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
Istin 5mg tablets 0206020A0BBAAAA	Istin	Amlodipine	Cardiovascular System	6,185
Uriplan drainable night drainage bag 22600506000	Uriplan drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	6,178
Epimax paraffin-free ointment 21220000307	Epimax paraffin-free ointment	Emollients	Appliances	6,176
Lacrilube eye ointment preservative free 21300000956	Lacrilube eye ointment preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	6,173
Compression hosiery class II thigh length stocking circular knit standard stock size 21070510140	Compression hosiery class II thigh length stocking circular knit standard stock size	Elastic Hosiery	Appliances	6,161
Janumet 50mg/1000mg tablets 0601023ADBBAAAA	Janumet	Metformin hydrochloride/sitagliptin	Endocrine System	6,160
Ethilon suture 3gauge 45cm length with 26mm reverse cutting needle 20110000217	Ethilon suture 3gauge 45cm length with 26mm reverse cutting needle	Surgical Sutures	Dressings	6,154
Cleen Ready-to-use 133ml enema 0106040N0BDAAAD	Cleen (Phosphate)	Phosphates (Rectal)	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,153
Doublebase Once gel 21220000322	Doublebase Once gel	Emollients	Appliances	6,146
Pot chloride 600mg / Pot bicarb 400mg (12mmol) efferv tab 0902011U0AAAFAF	Potassium chloride (Systemic)	Potassium chloride	Nutrition and Blood	6,144
Metoclopramide 10mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules 0406000P0AAABAB	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	6,143
T-Safe 380A QL intrauterine contraceptive device 21040000265	T-Safe 380A QL intrauterine contraceptive device	Contraceptive Devices	Appliances	6,131
Lurasidone 74mg tablets 0402010AIAAACAC	Lurasidone	Lurasidone	Central Nervous System	6,125
Salts flange extender with Aloe 23054100519	Salts flange extender with Aloe	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	6,123
Combigan eye drops 1106000AGBBAAAA	Combigan	Timolol and brimonidine	Eye	6,110
Semaglutide 0.25mg/0.19ml inj 1.5ml pf dispos dev 0601023AWAAAAAA	Semaglutide	Semaglutide	Endocrine System	6,108
Keppra 750mg tablets 0408010A0BBAEAI	Keppra	Levetiracetam	Central Nervous System	6,098
Omeprazole 1mg/ml oral suspension sugar free 0103050P0AABWBW	Omeprazole	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,093
Camcolit 400 modified-release tablets 0402030K0BBABAF	Camcolit	Lithium carbonate	Central Nervous System	6,092
Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Clinipod unit dose 21160000061	Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Clinipod unit dose	Irrigation Solutions	Appliances	6,079
Saxagliptin 2.5mg tablets 0601023ACAAABAB	Saxagliptin	Saxagliptin	Endocrine System	6,070
Symbicort 100microg/dose / 3microg/dose pressurised inh 0302000K0BDAEBC	Symbicort	Budesonide	Respiratory System	6,068
Rectogesic 0.4% rectal ointment 0107040A0BBABAI	Rectogesic	Glyceryl trinitrate	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,062
Otigo 40mg/g / 10mg/g ear drops 1201010AGBBAAAA	Otigo	Phenazone/lidocaine	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6,059
Medikinet 10mg tablets 0404000M0BGABAA	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	6,056

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.