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
Umeclidinium bromide 65micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler 0301020T0AAAAAA	Umeclidinium bromide	Umeclidinium bromide	Respiratory System	5,941
Imiquimod 5% cream 250mg sachets 1307000V0AAAAAA	Imiquimod	Imiquimod	Skin	5,926
Urea 5% / Lauromacrogols 3% cream 1302010U0AAANAN	Urea (Emollient)	Urea	Skin	5,925
Aquacel Ribbon dressing 2cm x 45cm 20030800025	Aquacel Ribbon dressing 2cm x 45cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,922
Aymes Shake Compact powder 57g sachets banana 0913011F0BBAAAA	Aymes powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	5,915
Sodium chloride 5% eye drops 21300000130	Sodium chloride 5% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	5,912
Melatonin 4mg tablets 0401010ADAACPCP	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	5,908
Tramulief SR 200mg tablets 040702040BKACAE	Tramulief	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,903
Co-amoxiclav 125mg/31mg/5ml oral suspension 0501013K0AAAHAH	Co-amoxiclav	Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid)	Infections	5,897
Biotene Moisturising mouthwash 21210000004	Biotene Moisturising mouthwash	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	5,890
Efexor XL 150mg capsules 0403040W0BBAEAE	Efexor	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	5,890
Adoport 1mg capsules 0802020T0BEAAAB	Adoport	Tacrolimus	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	5,878
Clotrimazole 10% vaginal cream 0702020F0AAAGAG	Clotrimazole (Vaginal)	Clotrimazole	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	5,877
Heparinoid 0.3% gel 1314000H0AAABAB	Heparinoid (Topical circulatory preparations)	Heparinoid	Skin	5,863
Neutrogena T/Gel dry hair anti-dandruff shampoo 190205500BCCPA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	5,855
Colecalciferol 2,000unit tablets 0906040G0AADBDB	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	5,843
LimbO limb protector adult half leg normal build standard 21011300130	LimbO limb protector adult half leg normal build standard	Other Appliances	Appliances	5,820
Rimegepant 75mg oral lyophilisates sugar free 0407041ADAAAAAA	Rimegepant	Rimegepant	Central Nervous System	5,819
Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900884	Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	5,811
Tiogiva 18microgram inhalation powder capsules 0301020Q0BEABAB	Tiogiva	Tiotropium bromide	Respiratory System	5,804
Aquacel Ag+ Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031700204	Aquacel Ag+ Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,803
Dronedarone 400mg tablets 0203020X0AAAAAA	Dronedarone hydrochloride	Dronedarone hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	5,802
Furosemide 20mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0202020L0AABQBQ	Furosemide	Furosemide	Cardiovascular System	5,795
Riluzole 50mg tablets 0409030R0AAAAAA	Riluzole	Riluzole	Central Nervous System	5,789
Phenobarbital 15mg tablets 0408010N0AAAIAI	Phenobarbital	Phenobarbital	Central Nervous System	5,783

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.