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BNF presentation directory
Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.
| Presentation | Product | Chemical substance | Chapter | Items dispensed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nystatin 100,000units/ml oral suspension
0502030B0AAABAB
|
Nystatin (Systemic) | Nystatin | Infections | 168,397 |
|
Diazepam 5mg tablets
0401020K0AAAIAI
|
Diazepam | Diazepam | Central Nervous System | 168,140 |
|
Hydroxychloroquine 200mg tablets
1001030C0AAAAAA
|
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases | 167,948 |
|
AeroChamber Plus
21010230115
|
AeroChamber Plus | Other Appliances | Appliances | 167,586 |
|
GlucoRx lancets 0.31mm/30gauge
21010900689
|
GlucoRx lancets 0.31mm/30gauge | Other Appliances | Appliances | 167,283 |
|
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo
1309000I0AAAAAA
|
Ketoconazole (Scalp) | Ketoconazole | Skin | 167,160 |
|
Medi Derma-S barrier cream
23803068001
|
Medi Derma-S barrier cream | Skin Fillers And Protectives | Stoma Appliances | 166,539 |
|
Estradiol 0.06% gel (750microgram per actuation)
0604011G0AAAUAU
|
Estradiol (Systemic) | Estradiol | Endocrine System | 166,031 |
|
Co-codamol 30mg/500mg capsules
0407010F0AAADAD
|
Co-codamol | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Central Nervous System | 164,855 |
|
Rigevidon tablets
0703010F0BPAAAC
|
Rigevidon | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders | 163,865 |
|
Irbesartan 300mg tablets
0205052I0AAACAC
|
Irbesartan | Irbesartan | Cardiovascular System | 163,040 |
|
Pregabalin 25mg capsules
0408010AEAAAAAA
|
Pregabalin | Pregabalin | Central Nervous System | 161,667 |
|
GlucoRx Nexus testing strips
0601060D0CUABA0
|
GlucoRx (Reagent) (Blood) | Glucose blood testing reagents | Endocrine System | 161,324 |
|
Venlafaxine 75mg modified-release capsules
0403040W0AAADAD
|
Venlafaxine | Venlafaxine | Central Nervous System | 160,647 |
|
Hydrocortisone 1% / Miconazole 2% cream
1304000V0AACHCH
|
Hydrocortisone (Topical) | Hydrocortisone | Skin | 160,461 |
|
Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops
1103010C0AAAAAA
|
Chloramphenicol (Eye) | Chloramphenicol | Eye | 159,944 |
|
Salbutamol 100micrograms/dose breath actuated inh CFC free
0301011R0AABUBU
|
Salbutamol | Salbutamol | Respiratory System | 159,037 |
|
Levetiracetam 500mg tablets
0408010A0AAABAB
|
Levetiracetam | Levetiracetam | Central Nervous System | 158,066 |
|
Co-dydramol 10mg/500mg tablets
0407010N0AAAAAA
|
Co-dydramol | Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol) | Central Nervous System | 157,795 |
|
Doublebase gel
130201000BBJGCA
|
Proprietary compound emollients | Other emollient preparations | Skin | 157,326 |
|
Atenolol 100mg tablets
0204000E0AAACAC
|
Atenolol | Atenolol | Cardiovascular System | 157,228 |
|
Hyoscine butylbromide 10mg tablets
0102000N0AAABAB
|
Hyoscine butylbromide | Hyoscine butylbromide | Gastro-Intestinal System | 156,555 |
|
Pravastatin 10mg tablets
0212000X0AAAAAA
|
Pravastatin sodium | Pravastatin sodium | Cardiovascular System | 156,130 |
|
Monomil XL 60mg tablets
0206010K0CNAAAE
|
Monomil | Isosorbide mononitrate | Cardiovascular System | 155,696 |
|
Olanzapine 10mg tablets
040201060AAACAC
|
Olanzapine | Olanzapine | Central Nervous System | 154,216 |
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Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.
Understand demand drivers
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