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
Viscotears HA 0.1% eye drops preservative free 21300000918	Viscotears HA 0.1% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	2,713
Resp-Ease 7% inhalation solution 4ml vials 21320000103	Resp-Ease 7% inhalation solution 4ml vials	Inhalation Solutions	Appliances	2,712
Dansac TRE Seals 20mm 23850708518	Dansac TRE Seals 20mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	2,711
Oxybutynin 2.5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0704020J0AAAFAF	Oxybutynin (Systemic)	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,709
ReQuip XL 8mg tablets 0409010H0BBAIAM	ReQuip	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,708
Calcium carbonate 1.25g effervescent tablets sugar free 0905011D0AAADAD	Calcium carbonate (Supplements)	Calcium carbonate	Nutrition and Blood	2,706
Durogesic DTrans 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BBAKAG	Durogesic	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	2,706
Tramadol 50mg orodispersible tablets sugar free 040702040AAATAT	Tramadol hydrochloride	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,706
Buvidal 96mg/0.27ml prolonged-release inj pf syringes 0410030A0BGAFAT	Buvidal	Buprenorphine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,705
Vazkepa 998mg capsules 0212000ANBBAAAA	Vazkepa	Icosapent	Cardiovascular System	2,705
Strivit-D3 3,200unit capsules 0906040G0DNABDF	Strivit-D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	2,704
Aymes ActaCal Creme dessert (2 flavours) 0913011J0BBAAAF	Aymes RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based)	RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based) (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,701
Lidocaine 200mg/Adrenaline (base) 100microg/20ml inj vials 1502010J0AAAYAY	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	2,700
Aymes ActaSolve Savoury powder 57g sachets chicken 0913011A0BBAAAA	Aymes powder 1 - 2.2 kcal/ml soup	Powder 1 - 2.2 kcal/ml soup (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,697
Fluoxetine 10mg tablets 0403030E0AAAPAP	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,694
Brivaracetam 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0408010ALAAAGAG	Brivaracetam	Brivaracetam	Central Nervous System	2,691
Minoxidil 2.5mg tablets 0205010N0AAAAAA	Minoxidil (Systemic)	Minoxidil	Cardiovascular System	2,690
UrgoKTwo Reduced multi-layer compression bandage kit 25cm-32cm ankle circumference 20020201110	UrgoKTwo Reduced multi-layer compression bandage kit 25cm-32cm ankle circumference	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	2,689
Angitil XL 300 capsules 0206020C0BJAEAE	Angitil	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	2,688
Ondansetron 4mg orodispersible tablets 0406000S0AAAKAK	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,686
Trurapi 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges 0601011A0BDAAAB	Insulin Trurapi	Insulin aspart	Endocrine System	2,686
Mezzopram 20mg dispersible gastro-resistant tablets (Sandoz) 0103050P0BGABAN	Mezzopram	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,685
Topamax 50mg sprinkle capsules 040801050BBAGAW	Topamax	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	2,685
Tioconazole 283mg/ml medicated nail lacquer 1310020T0AAAAAA	Tioconazole	Tioconazole	Skin	2,681
Irri-Drain adhesive 23700707018	Irri-Drain adhesive	Irrigation Washout Appliances	Stoma Appliances	2,678

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.