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
BuTrans 15micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BEADAK	BuTrans	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	4,894
Nicotine 1mg/dose oromucosal spray sugar free 0410020B0AABWBW	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	4,888
Clonazepam 500micrograms/5ml oral solution sugar free 0408010F0AACQCQ	Clonazepam (Systemic)	Clonazepam	Central Nervous System	4,885
Mepore dressing 11cm x 15cm 20030100079	Mepore dressing 11cm x 15cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	4,872
Colecalciferol 25,000unit tablets 0906040G0AADKDK	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	4,867
Adapt stoma powder 23800108012	Adapt stoma powder	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	4,858
Ipinnia XL 2mg tablets 0409010H0BIAAAK	Ipinnia XL	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	4,858
Aciclovir 800mg dispersible tablets 0503021C0AAAEAE	Aciclovir (Systemic)	Aciclovir	Infections	4,852
Careline Easi MT non-drainable night drainage bag 22605056010	Careline Easi MT non-drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	4,847
Timolol 5mg/ml eye drops preservative free 1106000Z0AAAUAU	Timolol (Eye)	Timolol	Eye	4,844
Mefix tape 10cm 20100000572	Mefix tape 10cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	4,838
Oxybutynin 3.9mg/24hours transdermal patches 0704020J0AAAUAU	Oxybutynin (Systemic)	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	4,832
Altraplen Compact liquid strawberry 0913011V0BBACAA	Altraplen ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	4,831
Nicotine 14mg/24hours transdermal patches 0410020B0AAAQAQ	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	4,831
Glyceryl trinitrate 5mg/24hours transdermal patches 0206010F0AABHBH	Glyceryl trinitrate (Angina)	Glyceryl trinitrate	Cardiovascular System	4,827
SenSura Mio light convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-33mm neutral grey 23601006371	SenSura Mio light convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-33mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	4,827
OxyContin 10mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBCAAAF	OxyContin	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	4,817
NovoPen Echo Plus hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5unit dialup/range 0.5-30u red 21012600162	NovoPen Echo Plus hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5unit dialup/range 0.5-30u red	Other Appliances	Appliances	4,814
Crestor 10mg tablets 0212000AABBAAAA	Crestor	Rosuvastatin calcium	Cardiovascular System	4,813
Aymes Actagain 2.4 liquid (3 flavours) 0913011S0BBAAAA	Aymes RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher protein,higher energy	RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher protein,higher energy(0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	4,809
Clexane 40mg/0.4ml inj pre-filled syringes 0208010D0BBABAB	Clexane	Enoxaparin	Cardiovascular System	4,809
Coloplast Brava lubricating deodorant 23451004503	Coloplast Brava lubricating deodorant	Deodorants	Stoma Appliances	4,807
Medikinet 5mg tablets 0404000M0BGAAAJ	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	4,806
Dretine 0.03mg/3mg tablets 0703010F0CEAAAJ	Dretine	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	4,803
Eslicarbazepine 200mg tablets 0408010AIAAABAB	Eslicarbazepine acetate	Eslicarbazepine acetate	Central Nervous System	4,802

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.