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
ConvaTec Niltac Sting Free medical adhesive remover aerosol 23154801502	ConvaTec Niltac Sting Free medical adhesive remover aerosol	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	2,879
Lixisenatide 20micrograms/0.2ml inj 3ml pf dispos dev 0601023AIAAAAAA	Lixisenatide	Lixisenatide	Endocrine System	2,879
TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge 21010900624	TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,879
Neocate Junior powder unflavoured 0913131A0BBABAA	Neocate powder amino acid formula (0913131)	Powder amino acid formula (0913131)	Nutrition and Blood	2,877
Liquick X-treme catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020001494	Liquick X-treme catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	2,876
Ventolin 5mg Nebules 0301011R0BEAXBD	Ventolin	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	2,873
Mebeverine 50mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0102000P0AAAAAA	Mebeverine hydrochloride	Mebeverine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,871
Element testing strips 0601060D0DBAAA0	Element (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	2,868
Dexamfetamine 20mg tablets 0404000L0AABPBP	Dexamfetamine sulfate	Dexamfetamine sulfate	Central Nervous System	2,867
Ispaghula husk 3.5g gran for susp sachets gluten free 0106010E0AAATAT	Ispaghula husk (Laxative)	Ispaghula husk	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,864
Melatonin 2mg/5ml oral solution 0401010ADAABYBY	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	2,863
Mepilex Border dressing 7cm x 7.5cm 20030900066	Mepilex Border dressing 7cm x 7.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,861
Carmize 1% eye drops 21300000149	Carmize 1% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	2,860
Bactroban 2% ointment 1310011M0BBAAAA	Bactroban (Topical)	Mupirocin	Skin	2,856
Skinoren 20% cream 1306010B0BBAAAA	Skinoren	Azelaic acid	Skin	2,853
Topiramate 15mg capsules 040801050AAAUAU	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	2,852
Enopen cream 21220000243	Enopen cream	Emollients	Appliances	2,851
Budesonide 2mg/application foam enema 0105020A0AAADAD	Budesonide (Systemic)	Budesonide	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,850
Perampanel 10mg tablets 0408010AKAAAEAE	Perampanel	Perampanel	Central Nervous System	2,850
MagnaPhate (magnesium 97.2mg (4mmol)) chewable tablets 0905013G0BBAADE	MagnaPhate	Magnesium glycerophosphate	Nutrition and Blood	2,847
AddTear Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free 21300000980	AddTear Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	2,845
Jelonet dressing 10cm x 10cm 20040200610	Jelonet dressing 10cm x 10cm	Gauzes & Gauze Tissue	Dressings	2,842
Salofalk 1g/application foam enema 0105010B0BDAEAK	Salofalk	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,842
Altrashot 120ml bottles neutral 0913141B0BBAAAA	Altrashot RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid	RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid (0913141)	Nutrition and Blood	2,840
Salicylic acid 26% gel 1307000M0AABMBM	Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses)	Salicylic acid	Skin	2,823

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.