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
N-A Ultra dressing 9.5cm x 9.5cm 20030100060	N-A Ultra dressing 9.5cm x 9.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,684
Lisinopril 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0205051L0AAAQAQ	Lisinopril	Lisinopril	Cardiovascular System	1,682
Propranolol 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0204000R0AACYCY	Propranolol hydrochloride	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	1,682
SenSura Mio ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-55mm transparent 23601006359	SenSura Mio ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-55mm transparent	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,682
Adaflex 5mg tablets 0401010ADBGAEBL	Adaflex	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	1,681
Water for injections 2ml ampoules 0902021X0AAABAB	Water for injection	Water for injection	Nutrition and Blood	1,681
Kwells 300microgram tablets 0406000L0BBAAAT	Kwells	Hyoscine hydrobromide	Central Nervous System	1,678
SenSura Mio Concave colostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-60mm 23351003877	SenSura Mio Concave colostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-60mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,678
Synalar 1 in 4 Dilution 0.00625% ointment 1304000N0BBAHBC	Synalar	Fluocinolone acetonide	Skin	1,675
OxyContin 5mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBCAEAK	OxyContin	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,674
Actreen Hi-Lite catheter male 8Ch-16Ch 21020001225	Actreen Hi-Lite catheter male 8Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,671
HealthAid Vitamin B12 1000microgram modified-release tablets 0901020D0BEAAAH	HealthAid Vitamin B12	Cyanocobalamin	Nutrition and Blood	1,671
Dexamethasone 0.1% / Tobramycin 0.3% eye drops 1104010I0AAAPAP	Dexamethasone (Eye)	Dexamethasone	Eye	1,670
Pelican Contour flange extender 23053450500	Pelican Contour flange extender	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	1,668
Tegaderm + Pad dressing 5cm x 7cm 20030100380	Tegaderm + Pad dressing 5cm x 7cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,667
Lecicarbon A suppositories 0106040N0BEABAF	Lecicarbon	Phosphates (Rectal)	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,664
Priadel 520mg/5ml liquid 0402030P0BCAAAI	Priadel (Liquid)	Lithium citrate	Central Nervous System	1,664
Leukostrip skin closure strips 6.4mm x 76mm 20140000100	Leukostrip skin closure strips 6.4mm x 76mm	Skin Closure Strips, Sterile	Dressings	1,663
Clomethiazole 192mg capsules 0401010F0AAAAAA	Clomethiazole	Clomethiazole	Central Nervous System	1,662
Clopixol 200mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 0402020Z0BBAAAA	Clopixol (Parenteral)	Zuclopenthixol decanoate	Central Nervous System	1,662
NovoPen Echo hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5 unit dial up/range 0.5-30 units blue 21010900588	NovoPen Echo hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5 unit dial up/range 0.5-30 units blue	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,662
Phosex 1g tablets 0905022C0BBAAAA	Phosex	Calcium acetate	Nutrition and Blood	1,662
Esenta Sting Free skin barrier spray 23806558005	Esenta Sting Free skin barrier spray	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	1,660
Viridal Duo Starter Pack 10microgram inj cart with dev 0704050B0BCAHBM	Viridal	Alprostadil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,659
Sharpsafe disposal unit 9 litre 21010900464	Sharpsafe disposal unit 9 litre	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,658

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.