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
Nicotine 10mg/16hours transdermal patches 0410020B0AAATAT	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	2,979
YES WB water-based vaginal lubricant pre-filled applicator 21230000116	YES WB water-based vaginal lubricant pre-filled applicator	Vaginal Moisturisers	Appliances	2,978
Vagisil 2% medicated cream 1303000N0BDAAAB	Vagisil	Lidocaine	Skin	2,977
Methylprednisolone acetate 80mg/2ml inj vials 1001022K0AAABAB	Methylprednisolone acetate	Methylprednisolone acetate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	2,976
Metoject PEN 22.5mg/0.45ml inj pre-filled pens 1001030U0BEASBX	Metoject (Rheumatism)	Methotrexate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	2,976
VIZcellose 1% eye drops preservative free 21300000211	VIZcellose 1% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	2,974
Sumatriptan 6mg/0.5ml solution for injection syringe refill 0407041T0AAAEAE	Sumatriptan	Sumatriptan succinate	Central Nervous System	2,971
Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge 21010900885	Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,970
PaediaSure Compact liquid (3 flavours) 0913021I0BBAAAA	PaediaSure ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913021)	Nutrition and Blood	2,965
OxyNorm 5mg capsules 0407020ADBBACAC	OxyNorm	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,964
Ultimate (Surefit) maintenance ring set 21180000108	Ultimate (Surefit) maintenance ring set	Erectile Dysfunction Devices	Appliances	2,962
Flomaxtra XL 400microgram tablets 0704010U0BDAAAB	Flomaxtra	Tamsulosin hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,961
Ciprofloxacin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 0501120L0AABGBG	Ciprofloxacin (Systemic)	Ciprofloxacin	Infections	2,957
Fentanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0AAAGAG	Fentanyl	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	2,953
Altraplen Compact liquid hazel chocolate 0913011V0BBABAA	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	2,950
Tobradex 3mg/ml / 1mg/ml eye drops 1104010I0BFAAAP	Tobradex	Dexamethasone	Eye	2,950
Aldara 5% cream 250mg sachets 1307000V0BBAAAA	Aldara	Imiquimod	Skin	2,947
Otovent glue ear treatment 21012300100	Otovent glue ear treatment	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,947
Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules 0401020E0AAAEAE	Chlordiazepox hydrochloride	Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,946
Colecalciferol 2,740units/ml oral drops sugar free 0906040G0AADTDT	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	2,946
Elocon 0.1% scalp lotion 1304000Y0BBACBB	Elocon	Mometasone furoate	Skin	2,943
Uriplan non-drainable night drainage bag 22600506003	Uriplan non-drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	2,937
Sucralfate 1g tablets 0103030S0AAAAAA	Sucralfate (Systemic)	Sucralfate	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,936
Plavix 75mg tablets 0209000C0BBAAAA	Plavix	Clopidogrel	Cardiovascular System	2,935
Rotigotine 3mg/24hours transdermal patches 0409010Z0AAAGAG	Rotigotine	Rotigotine	Central Nervous System	2,935

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.