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
Dansac TRE Seals 40mm 23850708520	Dansac TRE Seals 40mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	2,370
Cozaar 50mg tablets 0205052N0BBABAB	Cozaar	Losartan potassium	Cardiovascular System	2,367
Slozem 180mg capsules 0206020C0BIABAV	Slozem	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	2,367
Diamicron 30mg MR tablets 0601021M0BBABAM	Diamicron	Gliclazide	Endocrine System	2,365
Sterile dressing pack with non-woven pads specification 35 20030100165	Sterile dressing pack with non-woven pads specification 35	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	2,364
Linagliptin 2.5mg / Metformin 850mg tablets 0601023AFAAAAAA	Linagliptin/metformin	Linagliptin/metformin	Endocrine System	2,363
Luventa XL 16mg capsules 0411000F0BJABAF	Luventa XL	Galantamine	Central Nervous System	2,361
Epimax intensive cream 21220000325	Epimax intensive cream	Emollients	Appliances	2,359
Deep Heat Maximum Strength cream 1003020N0BIAHBA	Mentholatum (Topical)	Methyl salicylate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	2,357
Optho-Lique 0.5% eye drops 21300000303	Optho-Lique 0.5% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	2,357
Uro-Tainer Twin Solutio R citric acid 6% catheter maintenance solution 21130000118	Uro-Tainer Twin Solutio R citric acid 6% catheter maintenance solution	Catheter Maintenance Products	Appliances	2,357
HyperSeal mouldable seal with Manuka honey 19mm (50mm outer diameter) 2.5mm 23850908508	HyperSeal mouldable seal with Manuka honey 19mm (50mm outer diameter) 2.5mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	2,354
NovaLife TRE 1 soft convex colostomy bag midi 15-34mm 23350703834	NovaLife TRE 1 soft convex colostomy bag midi 15-34mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	2,352
Carmil XL 60mg tablets (Milpharm) 0206010K0CGABAE	Carmil	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	2,346
Colomycin 2million unit inj vials 0501070I0BBACAE	Colomycin (Parenteral)	Colistimethate sodium	Infections	2,346
Mesalazine 2g/59ml enema 0105010B0AAALAL	Mesalazine	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	2,346
Emulsiderm emollient 1302011M0BBAAAE	Emulsiderm	Liquid paraffin	Skin	2,345
Aactive HA PF 0.2% eye drops preservative free 21300000962	Aactive HA PF 0.2% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	2,344
Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system rectal catheters regular 21280000174	Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system rectal catheters regular	Anal Irrigation System	Appliances	2,344
Tiotropium brom 2.5microg/Olodaterol 2.5microg/dose soln 0301040X0AAABAB	Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol	Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol	Respiratory System	2,343
Juvela gluten free loaf sliced 0913271A0BFAEAV	Juvela specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Nutrition and Blood	2,340
Hydrous ointment 1302010Y0AAAAAA	Hydrous	Wool alcohols	Skin	2,339
Melatonin 5mg tablets 0401010ADAABLBL	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	2,339
Psoriderm scalp lotion 1309000C0BDAAAE	Psoriderm (Scalp)	Coal tar	Skin	2,339
Hydventia 10mg tablets 0603020J0BGAAAD	Hydventia	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	2,338

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.