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
Allevyn Life dressing 12.9cm x 12.9cm 20030900196	Allevyn Life dressing 12.9cm x 12.9cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,557
Morphine sulfate 30mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 0407020Q0AAADAD	Morphine sulfate	Morphine sulfate	Central Nervous System	1,557
Acetylcysteine 600mg capsules 0307000C0AAAKAK	Acetylcysteine (Mucolytic)	Acetylcysteine	Respiratory System	1,556
Midazolam 5mg/5ml solution for injection ampoules 1501041T0AAASAS	Midazolam hydrochloride	Midazolam hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	1,554
Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge 21010900886	Neon Verifine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,554
Amlodipine 5mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0206020A0AAAUAU	Amlodipine	Amlodipine	Cardiovascular System	1,550
Demeclocycline 150mg capsules 0501030F0AAAAAA	Demeclocycline hydrochloride	Demeclocycline hydrochloride	Infections	1,550
YourGLUCO 40% gel 0601040I0BHAAAD	YourGLUCO	Glucose	Endocrine System	1,549
Aymes ActaSolve Savoury powder 57g sachets vegetable 0913011A0BBABAA	Aymes powder 1 - 2.2 kcal/ml soup	Powder 1 - 2.2 kcal/ml soup (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,548
Cutimed Sorbact Hydro dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm square 20031200050	Cutimed Sorbact Hydro dressing 7.5cm x 7.5cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,548
Olmesartan medoxomil 40mg / Amlodipine 10mg tablets 0205052ABAAACAC	Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine	Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine	Cardiovascular System	1,547
Rusch sterile leg bag with lever tap 500ml 30cm tubing lever tap 22504885007	Rusch sterile leg bag with lever tap 500ml 30cm tubing lever tap	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	1,547
Methyl salicylate 30% / Menthol 8% cream 1003020N0AABABA	Methyl salicylate	Methyl salicylate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	1,546
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate 5g oral powder sachets 0902011ABAAABAB	Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate	Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate	Nutrition and Blood	1,546
Inhixa 60mg/0.6ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes 0208010D0BCACAC	Inhixa	Enoxaparin	Cardiovascular System	1,545
LoFric catheter female non PVC 8Ch-18Ch 20cm 21020000306	LoFric catheter female non PVC 8Ch-18Ch 20cm	Catheters	Appliances	1,545
Fresubin 2kcal Creme dessert chocolate 0913011J0BFABAB	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	1,544
Ethosuximide 250mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0408010I0AAAKAK	Ethosuximide	Ethosuximide	Central Nervous System	1,541
Gatalin XL 8mg capsules 0411000F0BFAAAE	Gatalin XL	Galantamine	Central Nervous System	1,540
Juzo Expert closed toe for 21270001418	Juzo Expert closed toe for	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,540
LimbO limb protector adult elbow slim to medium build 21011300136	LimbO limb protector adult elbow slim to medium build	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,540
Hypodermic U100 ins syringe sterile single use/single patient use 0.5ml + not less than 12mm needle 21010900410	Hypodermic U100 ins syringe sterile single use/single patient use 0.5ml + not less than 12mm needle	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,536
Avanafil 100mg tablets 0704050ACAAABAB	Avanafil	Avanafil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,534
Pregnacare tablets 091000000BBSTBU	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0910000	Other compound vitamin/mineral formulation preparations	Nutrition and Blood	1,533
DDAVP 0.1mg tablets 0605020E0BBAEAD	DDAVP	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	1,532

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.