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
Oxycodone 10mg / Naloxone 5mg modified-release tablets 0407020AFAAAAAA	Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride	Oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,948
Minoxidil 5% foam 1309000H0AAALAL	Minoxidil (Scalp)	Minoxidil	Skin	1,947
PF Drops Sodium Chloride 5% eye drops preservative free 21300000133	PF Drops Sodium Chloride 5% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	1,942
Stalevo 175mg/43.75mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BBAGAG	Stalevo	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	1,942
Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0402010ADAAAKAK	Aripiprazole	Aripiprazole	Central Nervous System	1,941
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion 1304000F0AABCBC	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	1,940
Dexeryl cream 21220000112	Dexeryl cream	Emollients	Appliances	1,940
Celiprolol 400mg tablets 020400060AAABAB	Celiprolol hydrochloride	Celiprolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	1,938
Desmopressin 120microgram sublingual tablets sugar free 0605020E0AABYBY	Desmopressin acetate	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	1,938
Glutafin gluten free Select seeded loaf sliced 0913271A0BDAGAL	Glutafin specialist food replacer bread	Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Nutrition and Blood	1,937
Microdot+ testing strips 0601060D0CEABA0	Microdot (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	1,937
Dry Aid single sided adhesive foam strip 22401254001	Dry Aid single sided adhesive foam strip	Incontinence Sheath Fixing Strips & Adh	Incontinence Appliances	1,936
Tapentadol 250mg modified-release tablets 0407020AGAAAGAG	Tapentadol	Tapentadol	Central Nervous System	1,936
Isotard 50XL tablets 0206010K0BWADAU	Isotard	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	1,934
Tramacet 37.5mg/325mg tablets 040702040BFAAAU	Tramacet	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,934
Phosphates enema (Formula B) 128ml long tube 0106040N0AAAAAA	Phosphate (Rectal)	Phosphates (Rectal)	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,933
Clopixol 2mg tablets 0402010T0BBAAAA	Clopixol (Systemic)	Zuclopenthixol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,930
Nova 1 Maxi EasiFold ileostomy bag with filter clear 15-90mm 23600706380	Nova 1 Maxi EasiFold ileostomy bag with filter clear 15-90mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,930
Calogen Extra emulsion (2 flavours) 0913141B0BCABAB	Calogen RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid	RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid (0913141)	Nutrition and Blood	1,929
Zydol SR 50mg tablets 040702040BBAKAY	Zydol	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,929
Acarbose 100mg tablets 0601023A0AAABAB	Acarbose	Acarbose	Endocrine System	1,928
Aquacel Ag+ Extra dressing 15cm x 15cm square 20031700205	Aquacel Ag+ Extra dressing 15cm x 15cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,928
Buprenorphine 70micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0AAAGAG	Buprenorphine (Opioid Analgesic)	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	1,927
Dioralyte Relief oral powder sachets blackcurrant 0902012H0BBALAJ	Dioralyte	Oral rehydration salts	Nutrition and Blood	1,927
Neon Verifine Safety lancets 1.8mm/30gauge 21010900936	Neon Verifine Safety lancets 1.8mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,927

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.