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
Biocath hydrogel coated catheter male 10ml balloon 12Ch-26CH 21020000581	Biocath hydrogel coated catheter male 10ml balloon 12Ch-26CH	Catheters	Appliances	1,926
Elasticated tubular bandage BP 10cm size F 20090000459	Elasticated tubular bandage BP 10cm size F	Stockinette	Dressings	1,925
Diclofenac sodium 50mg gast res / Misoprostol 200microg tab 1001010C0AAAMAM	Diclofenac sodium (Systemic)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	1,922
iQ Cath integrated saline sachet hydrophilic catheter male 10Ch-18Ch 21020001505	iQ Cath integrated saline sachet hydrophilic catheter male 10Ch-18Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,921
Metformin 1g/5ml oral solution sugar free 0601022B0AAAYAY	Metformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride	Endocrine System	1,920
LINC-Flo sterile leg bag with T tap 10cm inlet 500ml 22502655005	LINC-Flo sterile leg bag with T tap 10cm inlet 500ml	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	1,916
Neutralise Clean Fresh Mint Drops 23453374519	Neutralise Clean Fresh Mint Drops	Deodorants	Stoma Appliances	1,916
Soprobec 250micrograms/dose inhaler 0302000C0BTADBW	Soprobec	Beclometasone dipropionate	Respiratory System	1,916
Osvaren 435mg/235mg tablets 0905022U0BBAAAA	Osvaren	Calcium acetate/magnesium carbonate	Nutrition and Blood	1,915
Biatain Non-Adhesive dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20030600175	Biatain Non-Adhesive dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,914
Liothyronine 5microgram tablets 0602010M0AAADAD	Liothyronine sodium	Liothyronine sodium	Endocrine System	1,913
Allevyn Gentle Border dressing 10cm x 20cm 20030900131	Allevyn Gentle Border dressing 10cm x 20cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,912
NovoPen 5 hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up / range 1-60 units blue 21010900834	NovoPen 5 hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up / range 1-60 units blue	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,910
Tetracaine 4% gel 1502010A0AAAAAA	Tetracaine	Tetracaine	Anaesthesia	1,909
Isopto Plain 0.5% eye drops 1108010F0BCAAAB	Isopto Plain	Hypromellose	Eye	1,906
Dermacolor fixing powder 130802000BBASA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1308020	Other camouflage preparations	Skin	1,905
Escitalopram 20mg/ml oral drops sugar free 0403030X0AAAFAF	Escitalopram	Escitalopram	Central Nervous System	1,905
Minoxidil 10mg tablets 0205010N0AAACAC	Minoxidil (Systemic)	Minoxidil	Cardiovascular System	1,905
Edoxaban 15mg tablets 0208020AAAAAAAA	Edoxaban	Edoxaban	Cardiovascular System	1,904
Tinzaparin sodium 12,000units/0.6ml inj pre-filled syringes 0208010W0AAASAS	Tinzaparin sodium	Tinzaparin sodium	Cardiovascular System	1,904
Arthrotec 75 gastro-resistant tablets 1001010C0BLABAX	Arthrotec	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	1,903
Haloperidol 10mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0402010J0AAAGAG	Haloperidol	Haloperidol	Central Nervous System	1,903
Clinipore tape 5cm 20100000538	Clinipore tape 5cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	1,902
Enoxaparin sodium 80mg/0.8ml inj pre-filled syringes 0208010D0AAADAD	Enoxaparin	Enoxaparin	Cardiovascular System	1,902
Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (10mmHg) closed toe compression liner pack extra large 21200000043	Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (10mmHg) closed toe compression liner pack extra large	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	1,901

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.