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
Naramig 2.5mg tablets 0407041M0BBAAAA	Naramig	Naratriptan hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,575
Constella 290microgram capsules 0106070B0BBAAAA	Constella	Linaclotide	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,573
CyanocoMinn 1mg tablets 0901020D0BIACAF	CyanocoMinn	Cyanocobalamin	Nutrition and Blood	1,573
Compression hosiery class II thigh length stocking circular knit made to measure 21070510190	Compression hosiery class II thigh length stocking circular knit made to measure	Elastic Hosiery	Appliances	1,571
Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% cream 1304000W0AAAAAA	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Skin	1,570
Caverject Dual Chamber 20microgram inj 0704050B0BBAFBK	Caverject	Alprostadil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,568
Pilocarpine hydrochloride 1% eye drops 1106000X0AAABAB	Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Eye)	Pilocarpine hydrochloride	Eye	1,568
Cabergoline 1mg tablets 0409010U0AAAAAA	Cabergoline (Parkinsonism)	Cabergoline	Central Nervous System	1,567
Fresubin 2kcal Creme dessert vanilla 0913011J0BFADAB	Fresubin RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based)	RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based) (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,567
Pro-Cal shot neutral 0913141B0BDABAC	Pro-Cal RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid	RtS 3.3 - 4 kcal/ml energy with protein liquid (0913141)	Nutrition and Blood	1,567
Confidence BE soft convex colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13mm-38mm stone 23354103860	Confidence BE soft convex colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13mm-38mm stone	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,566
Natrilix 2.5mg tablets 0202010P0BBAAAA	Natrilix	Indapamide	Cardiovascular System	1,566
Insupen hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900788	Insupen hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,565
Sastravi 150mg/37.5mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BCAEAC	Sastravi	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	1,565
Calogen emulsion strawberry 0913142C0BBACAB	Calogen ready to serve 4.5 - 5 kcal/ml energy (fat) liquid	Ready to serve 4.5 - 5 kcal/ml energy (fat) liquid (0913142)	Nutrition and Blood	1,564
Trileptal 300mg tablets 0408010D0BBAAAB	Trileptal	Oxcarbazepine	Central Nervous System	1,564
Alfentanil 1mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules 1501043A0AAABAB	Alfentanil hydrochloride	Alfentanil hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	1,563
Jobst Elvarex Soft custom fit class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee 21270001123	Jobst Elvarex Soft custom fit class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,563
Jobst Elvarex Soft silicone band for lymphoedema garment lower extremities 21270000615	Jobst Elvarex Soft silicone band for lymphoedema garment lower extremities	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,562
Zanidip 10mg tablets 0206020L0BBAAAA	Zanidip	Lercanidipine hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	1,562
Lynlor 10mg capsules 0407020ADBHABAD	Lynlor	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,560
Phenergan 10mg tablets 0304010W0BBAAAD	Phenergan (Systemic)	Promethazine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	1,560
Brillant Plus AquaFlate all silicone catheter male 12Ch-22Ch Tiemann tip 21020000952	Brillant Plus AquaFlate all silicone catheter male 12Ch-22Ch Tiemann tip	Catheters	Appliances	1,559
Cipralex 20mg tablets 0403030X0BBABAB	Cipralex	Escitalopram	Central Nervous System	1,559
Temgesic 200microgram sublingual tablets 0407020B0BBAAAB	Temgesic	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	1,558

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.