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
GreenFine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge 21010900930	GreenFine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	4,122
NuvaRing 0.12mg/0.015mg per day vaginal delivery system 0703011A0BBAAAA	NuvaRing	Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	4,119
Libra GB3 drainable night drainage bag 22602086002	Libra GB3 drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	4,118
Amias 8mg tablets 0205052C0BBACAC	Amias	Candesartan cilexetil	Cardiovascular System	4,117
Humalog Mix50 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges 0601012F0BBADAD	Insulin Humalog Mix	Biphasic insulin lispro	Endocrine System	4,117
Cathejell Mono 21140000010	Cathejell Mono	Lubricant Gels	Appliances	4,110
Robaxin 750 tablets 1002020S0BBAAAB	Robaxin	Methocarbamol	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	4,109
Stalevo 125mg/31.25mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BBAFAF	Stalevo	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	4,109
ColeKal-D3 800unit capsules 0906040G0DPAAAN	ColeKal-D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	4,103
Propafenone 150mg tablets 0203020R0AAAAAA	Propafenone hydrochloride	Propafenone hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	4,096
Simpla Plus sterile leg bag 500ml tube 25cm 22501005053	Simpla Plus sterile leg bag 500ml tube 25cm	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	4,088
Glipizide 5mg tablets 0601021P0AAABAB	Glipizide	Glipizide	Endocrine System	4,084
Omnican Fine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/32gauge 21010900912	Omnican Fine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/32gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	4,084
Propranolol 10mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0204000R0AACXCX	Propranolol hydrochloride	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	4,084
Vesicare 5mg tablets 0704020ABBBAAAA	Vesicare	Solifenacin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	4,083
Biquelle XL 150mg tablets 0402010ABBIABBA	Biquelle XL	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	4,081
Pioglitazone 15mg / Metformin 850mg tablets 0601023W0AAAAAA	Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone	Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone	Endocrine System	4,081
Melatonin 3mg capsules 0401010ADAABRBR	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	4,079
Lamictal 25mg dispersible tablets 0408010H0BBAEAQ	Lamictal	Lamotrigine	Central Nervous System	4,078
Unistik 3 Gentle lancets 1.5mm/30gauge 21010900826	Unistik 3 Gentle lancets 1.5mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	4,072
Venlalic XL 225mg tablets 0403040W0BNACAL	Venlalic	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	4,066
Lidocaine 2% cream 1303000N0AAABAB	Lido (Topical Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine	Skin	4,061
Brillant AquaFlate all silicone catheter female 12Ch-24Ch 21020000951	Brillant AquaFlate all silicone catheter female 12Ch-24Ch	Catheters	Appliances	4,060
Phorpain Maximum Strength 10% gel 1003020P0BMAAAI	Phorpain (Topical)	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	4,059
Perampanel 2mg tablets 0408010AKAAAAAA	Perampanel	Perampanel	Central Nervous System	4,054

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.