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
Glycopyrronium bromide 600micrograms/3ml inj ampoules 1501030G0AAABAB	Glycopyrronium brom (Pre-med)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Anaesthesia	6,055
Nitrofurantoin 25mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0501130R0AAACAC	Nitrofurantoin	Nitrofurantoin	Infections	6,054
Pilocarpine 5mg tablets 1203050P0AAABAB	Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Pilocarpine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	6,053
Tetracycline 250mg tablets 0501030V0AAAFAF	Tetracycline (Systemic)	Tetracycline	Infections	6,052
Mesalazine 400mg gastro-resistant tablets 0105010B0AAAAAA	Mesalazine	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	6,044
Independence Fusion 1ml applicator 23801068002	Independence Fusion 1ml applicator	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	6,018
Tylex 30mg/500mg capsules 0407010F0BEAAAD	Tylex	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	6,007
Zonegran 100mg capsules 0408010ADBBADAA	Zonegran	Zonisamide	Central Nervous System	5,998
Conveen Optima latex free self-sealing Urisheath standard length 30mm 22301003068	Conveen Optima latex free self-sealing Urisheath standard length 30mm	Incontinence Sheaths	Incontinence Appliances	5,993
Allevyn Adhesive dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm square 20030600020	Allevyn Adhesive dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,986
Libra sterile catheter valve 22052080501	Libra sterile catheter valve	Catheter Valves	Incontinence Appliances	5,984
Eslicarbazepine 800mg tablets 0408010AIAAAAAA	Eslicarbazepine acetate	Eslicarbazepine acetate	Central Nervous System	5,983
Lorazepam 2.5mg tablets 0401020P0AAACAC	Lorazepam	Lorazepam	Central Nervous System	5,981
Dioralyte oral powder sachets citrus 0902012H0BBAFAE	Dioralyte	Oral rehydration salts	Nutrition and Blood	5,978
Glycerol 1g suppositories 0106020L0AAAAAA	Glycerol (Systemic)	Glycerol	Gastro-Intestinal System	5,973
Ensure Plus Advance liquid (5 flavours) 0913011K0BCAAAE	Ensure RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein	RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	5,970
Minims artificial tears 0.44% eye drops 0.5ml unit dose 1108010H0BBAAAA	Minims artificial tears	Hyetellose	Eye	5,969
Dansac TRE Seals 30mm 23850708519	Dansac TRE Seals 30mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	5,968
Valsartan 320mg tablets 0205052V0AAAFAF	Valsartan	Valsartan	Cardiovascular System	5,963
Octasa 1600mg MR gastro-resistant tablets 0105010B0BIACBD	Octasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	5,962
Compression hosiery class I below knee stocking circular knit made to measure 21070410111	Compression hosiery class I below knee stocking circular knit made to measure	Elastic Hosiery	Appliances	5,954
Guide testing strips 0601060D0EQAAA0	Guide (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	5,947
Ondansetron 4mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0406000S0AAAGAG	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,947
Hydrocortisone 0.5% ointment 1304000V0AABBBB	Hydrocortisone (Topical)	Hydrocortisone	Skin	5,945
Pyridoxine 10mg tablets 0906024N0AAAGAG	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Nutrition and Blood	5,944

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.