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
Labetalol 50mg tablets 0204000I0AAABAB	Labetalol hydrochloride	Labetalol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	2,398
Apidra 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges 0601011P0BBABAB	Insulin Apidra	Insulin glulisine	Endocrine System	2,397
Nova 1 EasiFold ileostomy bag with filter opaque 15-60mm 23600706275	Nova 1 EasiFold ileostomy bag with filter opaque 15-60mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	2,396
Detrusitol XL 4mg capsules 0704020N0BBACAC	Detrusitol	Tolterodine	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,395
Fluorouracil 0.5% / Salicylic acid 10% cutaneous solution 1308010Y0AAABAB	Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)	Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)	Skin	2,394
Nutrison Energy liquid 0914011H0BCAAAA	Nutrison tube feed 1.5 kcal/ml	Tube feed 1.5 kcal/ml (0914011)	Nutrition and Blood	2,394
Clotrimazole 10% cream and Clotrimazole 2% cream 0702020F0AAALAL	Clotrimazole (Vaginal)	Clotrimazole	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	2,393
Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey dressing 20030300035	Activon Medical Grade Manuka Honey dressing	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,392
Ibuprofen 400mg capsules 1001010J0AAAUAU	Ibuprofen (NSAID)	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	2,392
ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee open toe 21270000377	ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee open toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	2,391
Eylamdo 20mg/ml / 5mg/ml eye drops 1106000ABBDAAAC	Eylamdo	Dorzolamide and timolol	Eye	2,390
Aripiprazole 400mg inj pre-filled syringes 0402020ADAAABAB	Aripiprazole	Aripiprazole	Central Nervous System	2,389
Metolazone 2.5mg tablets 0202010V0AAANAN	Metolazone	Metolazone	Cardiovascular System	2,388
Timoptol-LA 0.5% ophthalmic gel-forming solution 1106000Z0BBAFAQ	Timoptol	Timolol	Eye	2,388
Unilet Eco lancets sterile single use 0.375mm/28gauge 21010900527	Unilet Eco lancets sterile single use 0.375mm/28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	2,383
ReQuip XL 2mg tablets 0409010H0BBAGAK	ReQuip	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	2,382
Bedranol SR 80mg capsules (Sandoz) 0204000R0BDADAA	Bedranol	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	2,381
Melatonin 1mg tablets 0401010ADAAAIAI	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	2,377
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% / Clioquinol 3% cream 1304000F0AACACA	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	2,376
Jobst Elvarex custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee 21270000101	Jobst Elvarex custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	2,376
Urisleeve leg bag holder medium 22800508008	Urisleeve leg bag holder medium	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	2,376
Xismox XL 60 tablets 0206010K0CHAAAE	Xismox	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	2,376
Desloratadine 2.5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0304010ABAAADAD	Desloratadine	Desloratadine	Respiratory System	2,374
Colecalciferol 2,500unit capsules 0906040G0AADXDX	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	2,372
Amfexa 5mg tablets 0404000L0BGAAAJ	Amfexa	Dexamfetamine sulfate	Central Nervous System	2,370

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.