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
Prasugrel 5mg tablets 0209000Y0AAAAAA	Prasugrel	Prasugrel	Cardiovascular System	5,539
Xaggitin XL 36mg tablets 0404000M0BKACAN	Xaggitin	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,539
Fluoxetine 20mg dispersible tablets sugar free 0403030E0AAAKAK	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,531
Corsodyl Mint 0.2% mouthwash 1203040E0BBACAB	Corsodyl	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	5,530
Fresubin Energy liquid (7 flavours) 0913011N0BGAAAB	Fresubin ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake	Ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	5,518
Derma Protective Plus skin protectant 23806558002	Derma Protective Plus skin protectant	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	5,514
Shortec liquid 1mg/ml oral solution 0407020ADBJAGAA	Shortec	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,514
Fluticasone furoate 184microg/Vilanterol 22microg/dose 0302000V0AAAAAA	Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol	Fluticasone furoate/vilanterol	Respiratory System	5,506
Ulipristal 30mg tablets 0703050B0AAAAAA	Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)	Ulipristal acetate (Emergency Contraceptive)	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	5,506
Allevyn Gentle Border dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm 20030900072	Allevyn Gentle Border dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,491
Tramadol 150mg modified-release capsules 040702040AAAIAI	Tramadol hydrochloride	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	5,486
Eletriptan 40mg tablets 0407041AAAAABAB	Eletriptan	Eletriptan	Central Nervous System	5,484
Clinipore tape 2.5cm 20100000537	Clinipore tape 2.5cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	5,482
Potassium citrate mixture 0704030G0AAAAAA	Potassium citrate	Potassium citrate	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	5,476
Dexamethasone 2mg soluble tablets sugar free 0603020G0AACFCF	Dexamethasone (Systemic)	Dexamethasone	Endocrine System	5,472
Captopril 25mg tablets 0205051F0AAAEAE	Captopril	Captopril	Cardiovascular System	5,470
DesmoMelt 240microgram oral lyophilisates 0605020E0BJABBN	DesmoMelt	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	5,468
Budesonide 3mg gastro-resistant modified-release capsules 0105020A0AAAAAA	Budesonide (Systemic)	Budesonide	Gastro-Intestinal System	5,458
Dansac X-tra strips barrier extenders 23050700500	Dansac X-tra strips barrier extenders	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	5,456
Mezolar Matrix 37.5microgram/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BFAFBW	Mezolar Matrix	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	5,450
Ugo fix catheter strap medium 22806158002	Ugo fix catheter strap medium	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	5,443
Acepiro 600mg effervescent tablets 0307000C0BUAAAR	Acepiro	Acetylcysteine	Respiratory System	5,440
Atrauman dressing 20cm x 30cm 20030100069	Atrauman dressing 20cm x 30cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,439
Peel adhesive remover spray apple 23156501504	Peel adhesive remover spray apple	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	5,438
kliniderm Foam Silicone Border dressing 10cm x 10cm 20030900245	kliniderm Foam Silicone Border dressing 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	5,434

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.