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
Cellona Undercast padding bandage 10cm x 2.7m 20020200916	Cellona Undercast padding bandage 10cm x 2.7m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	1,502
Cetirizine 10mg capsules 0304010I0AAADAD	Cetirizine hydrochloride	Cetirizine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	1,502
Moderma Flex soft convex ileo bag+fltr, CeraPlus s/barr, adh bdr & Lock 'n' Roll, midi 15-38mm beige 23600106352	Moderma Flex soft convex ileo bag+fltr, CeraPlus s/barr, adh bdr & Lock 'n' Roll, midi 15-38mm beige	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,502
Seroxat 10mg tablets 0403030P0BBADAK	Seroxat	Paroxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,502
DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing 15cm x 15cm square 20030400102	DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing 15cm x 15cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,501
Octenisan Antimicrobial wash mitts 190205500BCPGA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	1,501
Bettamousse 0.1% cutaneous foam 1304000F0BEAABF	Bettamousse	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	1,500
Lift Plus medical adhesive remover sachets 23153361505	Lift Plus medical adhesive remover sachets	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	1,500
Lyrica 200mg capsules 0408010AEBBAFAF	Lyrica	Pregabalin	Central Nervous System	1,500
Paracetamol 125mg suppositories 0407010H0AACMCM	Paracetamol	Paracetamol	Central Nervous System	1,500
Acnecide Wash 5% gel 1306010C0BUACAB	Acnecide	Benzoyl peroxide	Skin	1,499
Coversyl Arginine Plus 5mg/1.25mg tablets 0205051Z0BBAAAA	Coversyl Arginine Plus	Perindopril arginine with diuretic	Cardiovascular System	1,498
Prolene suture 1.5gauge 45cm length with 26mm curved cutting P needle 20110000315	Prolene suture 1.5gauge 45cm length with 26mm curved cutting P needle	Surgical Sutures	Dressings	1,497
Colecalciferol 5,000unit capsules 0906040G0AAEAEA	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	1,496
Episenta 500mg modified-release granules sachets 0408010W0BIADBS	Episenta	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	1,496
StoCare Remove XL medical adhesive remover spray 23156501515	StoCare Remove XL medical adhesive remover spray	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	1,495
Hypafix tape 2.5cm 20100000590	Hypafix tape 2.5cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	1,494
Provox TrachPhone HME filter cassette 20050300252	Provox TrachPhone HME filter cassette	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	1,494
duomed soft 2easy class 1 (14-17mmHg) below knee closed toe 21270002883	duomed soft 2easy class 1 (14-17mmHg) below knee closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,493
Riboflavin 100mg capsules 0906025P0AAAUAU	Riboflavin	Riboflavin	Nutrition and Blood	1,493
Copper T380 A intrauterine contraceptive device 21040000266	Copper T380 A intrauterine contraceptive device	Contraceptive Devices	Appliances	1,492
Mylife Aveo testing strips 0601060D0EXAAA0	Mylife Aveo (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	1,491
Stalevo 75mg/18.75mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BBAEAE	Stalevo	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	1,491
Uro-Tainer PHMB polihexanide 0.02% catheter maintenance solution 21130000125	Uro-Tainer PHMB polihexanide 0.02% catheter maintenance solution	Catheter Maintenance Products	Appliances	1,490
Imuran 50mg tablets 0802010G0BCABAE	Imuran	Azathioprine	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	1,489

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.