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
Desorex 75microgram tablets 0703021Q0BFAAAA	Desorex	Desogestrel	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,632
Lidocaine 4% cream 1502010I0AAAKAK	Lidocaine (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine	Anaesthesia	2,628
Galfer 140mg/5ml syrup 0901011F0BDABAI	Galfer	Ferrous fumarate	Nutrition and Blood	2,625
Hydrocortisone 2.5% cream 1304000V0AAAFAF	Hydrocortisone (Topical)	Hydrocortisone	Skin	2,624
Ugo sterile catheter valve 22056150501	Ugo sterile catheter valve	Catheter Valves	Incontinence Appliances	2,624
Gelclair concentrated oral gel 15ml sachets 21190000001	Gelclair concentrated oral gel 15ml sachets	Oral Film Forming Agents	Appliances	2,622
Ciclesonide 80micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free 0302000U0AAAAAA	Ciclesonide	Ciclesonide	Respiratory System	2,615
Instant Carobel powder 0913161A0BGAAAG	Instant Carobel powder thickener - gum based	Powder thickener - gum based (0913161)	Nutrition and Blood	2,614
Aymes Shake Compact powder 57g sachets chocolate 0913011F0BBABAA	Aymes powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,611
Sertraline 50mg/5ml oral suspension 0403030Q0AAAQAQ	Sertraline hydrochloride	Sertraline hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,610
PF Drops Carmellose 1% eye drops preservative free 21300000154	PF Drops Carmellose 1% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	2,609
Coal tar solution 5% cutaneous emulsion 1305020C0AACXCX	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	2,607
Zetuvit Plus Superabsorber dressing 20cm x 25cm 20031700310	Zetuvit Plus Superabsorber dressing 20cm x 25cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,607
Hypromellose 0.32% eye dps 0.5ml unit dose preservative free 1108010F0AABSBS	Hypromellose	Hypromellose	Eye	2,604
Microdot Plus lancets 0.3mm/30gauge 21010900910	Microdot Plus lancets 0.3mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,602
Calcium carbonate 500mg chewable tablets 0101021C0AAAFAF	Calcium carbonate (Antacid)	Calcium carbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,601
Microdot Max Safety Pen hypod ins needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge 21010900921	Microdot Max Safety Pen hypod ins needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,600
Fresubin Protein Energy drink (5 flavours) 0913011K0BEAAAD	Fresubin RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein	RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,598
Lorazepam 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0401020P0AACICI	Lorazepam	Lorazepam	Central Nervous System	2,595
Ensure liquid (2 flavours) 0913011I0BBAAAC	Ensure ready to serve 1 - 1.3 kcal/ml m/sk lower energy	Ready to serve 1 - 1.3 kcal/ml m/sk lower energy (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,589
Dioctyl 100mg capsules 0106020I0BBAGAK	Dioctyl (Systemic)	Docusate sodium	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,588
Insulin detemir 100units/ml inj 3ml pf dispos dev 0601012X0AAABAB	Insulin detemir	Insulin detemir	Endocrine System	2,588
Pentasa 4g modified-release granules sachets 0105010B0BCAHBA	Pentasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,585
Ibugel 5% gel 1003020P0BDAAAC	Ibugel	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	2,579
Kaltostat dressing 5cm x 5cm 20030200030	Kaltostat dressing 5cm x 5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,579

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.