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
Miconazole 2% cream 1310020N0AAAAAA	Miconazole nitrate (Topical)	Miconazole nitrate	Skin	116,688
Symbicort 100/6 Turbohaler 0302000K0BDAAAL	Symbicort	Budesonide	Respiratory System	116,676
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% / Fusidic acid 2% cream 1304000F0AACCCC	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	116,641
Quadrivalent Flu/Vac/Split High-Dose inj 0.7ml pfs 1404000H0BWABAQ	Quadrivalent	Influenza	Immunological Products and Vaccines	116,624
Vagifem 10microgram vaginal tablets 0702010G0BCABAG	Vagifem	Estradiol	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	116,561
Thealoz Duo eye drops preservative free 21300000182	Thealoz Duo eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	116,292
Butec 10micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BHABAI	Butec	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	115,965
Isosorbide mononitrate 60mg modified-release tablets 0206010K0AAAEAE	Isosorbide mononitrate	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	115,731
Quetiapine 100mg tablets 0402010ABAAACAC	Quetiapine	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	115,492
Paracetamol 500mg capsules 0407010H0AAAAAA	Paracetamol	Paracetamol	Central Nervous System	114,651
Hylo-Tear 0.1% eye drops preservative free 21300000104	Hylo-Tear 0.1% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	114,629
Mirabegron 25mg modified-release tablets 0704020AEAAAAAA	Mirabegron	Mirabegron	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	114,367
Levetiracetam 250mg tablets 0408010A0AAAAAA	Levetiracetam	Levetiracetam	Central Nervous System	114,145
BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge 21010900607	BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	114,094
Carbomer '980' 0.2% eye drops 1108010B0AAABAB	Carbomer 980	Carbomer 940/980	Eye	113,353
Colecalciferol 1,000unit tablets 0906040G0AABGBG	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	113,112
Proshield Plus skin protective 23804708007	Proshield Plus skin protective	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	112,889
Esomeprazole 40mg gastro-resistant tablets 0103050E0AAABAB	Esomeprazole	Esomeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	112,667
Timodine cream 1304000V0CBABCB	Timodine	Hydrocortisone	Skin	112,418
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream 1304000F0AAAAAA	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	112,273
Metformin 850mg tablets 0601022B0AAADAD	Metformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride	Endocrine System	111,849
Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml oral suspension 0501013B0AAAKAK	Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin	Infections	110,917
Sumatriptan 100mg tablets 0407041T0AAACAC	Sumatriptan	Sumatriptan succinate	Central Nervous System	110,822
Dorzolamide 20mg/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml eye drops 1106000ABAAAAAA	Dorzolamide and timolol	Dorzolamide and timolol	Eye	110,601
Venlafaxine 75mg tablets 0403040W0AAABAB	Venlafaxine	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	110,402

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.