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
Sodium chloride 5% eye ointment 1108010K0AACFCF	Sodium chloride (Eye)	Sodium chloride	Eye	2,437
UrgoKTwo Reduced multi-layer compression bandage kit 18cm-25cm ankle circumference 20020201109	UrgoKTwo Reduced multi-layer compression bandage kit 18cm-25cm ankle circumference	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	2,434
Fresubin Jucy drink (5 flavours) 0913011M0BFAAAC	Fresubin ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml juice style	Ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml juice style (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,433
Calcium carbonate 2.5g chewable tablets sugar free 0905011D0AAAGAG	Calcium carbonate (Supplements)	Calcium carbonate	Nutrition and Blood	2,432
Confidence BE colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13-55mm black 23354103817	Confidence BE colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13-55mm black	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	2,432
Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system regular with toilet bag 21280000168	Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system regular with toilet bag	Anal Irrigation System	Appliances	2,432
Insulin degludec 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges 0601012Z0AAAAAA	Insulin degludec	Insulin degludec	Endocrine System	2,429
Spirit One MT drainable night drainage bag 22606156013	Spirit One MT drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	2,427
Hydrocortisone 2.5mg tablets 0603020J0AADCDC	Hydrocortisone (Systemic)	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	2,426
Neocate Junior powder (2 flavours) 0913131A0BBAAAA	Neocate powder amino acid formula (0913131)	Powder amino acid formula (0913131)	Nutrition and Blood	2,425
Liothyronine 10microgram capsules 0602010M0AAAUAU	Liothyronine sodium	Liothyronine sodium	Endocrine System	2,424
Rifampicin 300mg capsules 0501090R0AAABAB	Rifampicin	Rifampicin	Infections	2,424
Scopoderm 1.5mg patches 0406000A0BCACAD	Scopoderm	Hyoscine	Central Nervous System	2,423
Supemtek Quadrivalent vaccine (recombinant) inj 0.5ml pfs 1404000H0CEAAAP	Supemtek	Influenza	Immunological Products and Vaccines	2,423
Estradiol 7.5micrograms/24hours vaginal delivery system 0702010G0AAAHAH	Estradiol (Vaginal)	Estradiol	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,422
Hydrex 4% Surgical Scrub 1311020L0BNABAI	Hydrex	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	2,421
SpeediCath Compact Set catheter female 10Ch 21020001188	SpeediCath Compact Set catheter female 10Ch	Catheters	Appliances	2,419
UrgoClean Pad dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031700026	UrgoClean Pad dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,418
Imigran 50mg tablets 0407041T0BBAFAF	Imigran	Sumatriptan succinate	Central Nervous System	2,414
CellCept 500mg tablets 0802010M0BBABAB	CellCept	Mycophenolate mofetil	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	2,413
Lyclear 5% dermal cream 1310040Q0BBABAB	Lyclear	Permethrin	Skin	2,409
Co-trimoxazole 40mg/200mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0501080D0AAACAC	Co-trimoxazole	Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)	Infections	2,407
Nasobec Aqueous 50micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010C0BDAAAA	Nasobec	Beclometasone dipropionate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	2,406
ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee closed toe sand 21270000156	ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee closed toe sand	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	2,405
Acetylcysteine 600mg tablets 0307000C0AAAMAM	Acetylcysteine (Mucolytic)	Acetylcysteine	Respiratory System	2,402

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.