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
Genotropin 5.3mg inj cartridges 0605010S0BBAKAF	Genotropin	Somatropin	Endocrine System	1,463
Cipramil 20mg tablets 0403030D0BBAAAA	Cipramil hydrobromide	Citalopram hydrobromide	Central Nervous System	1,462
SpeediBag Compact catheter disposable collection bag 21012200135	SpeediBag Compact catheter disposable collection bag	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,462
Eyeaze 0.4% eye drops preservative free 21300000927	Eyeaze 0.4% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	1,461
Apidra 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials 0601011P0BBAAAA	Insulin Apidra	Insulin glulisine	Endocrine System	1,460
Maxalt 10mg tablets 0407041R0BBABAB	Maxalt	Rizatriptan	Central Nervous System	1,460
Nulbia 5% cream 1502010J0BXAABY	Nulbia	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	1,460
Germoloids cream 0107010N0BFAAAJ	Germoloids	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,457
Lyrinel XL 5mg tablets 0704020J0BGAAAS	Lyrinel	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,457
SenSura Mio soft convex colostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm 23351003849	SenSura Mio soft convex colostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,457
Indivina 1mg/2.5mg tablets 0604011L0BTAABE	Indivina	Estradiol with progestogen	Endocrine System	1,455
Jobst Elvarex non-standard colour for lymphoedema garment lower extremities 21270000124	Jobst Elvarex non-standard colour for lymphoedema garment lower extremities	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,455
Actrapid 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials 0601011N0BFAEAL	Insulin soluble (Novo-Nordisk)	Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin)	Endocrine System	1,453
Balance Activ BV vaginal pH correction gel 21340000101	Balance Activ BV vaginal pH correction gel	Vaginal PH Correction Products	Appliances	1,453
Glide odour neutralising pouch lubricant sachets 23453374510	Glide odour neutralising pouch lubricant sachets	Deodorants	Stoma Appliances	1,453
VSL#3 Probiotic Food Supplement oral powder 4.4g sachets 0913531C0BCAAAB	VSL powder delisted probiotic	Powder delisted probiotic (0913531)	Nutrition and Blood	1,453
Flixotide 500micrograms/dose Accuhaler 0302000N0BBAUAU	Flixotide	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	1,449
Insulin degludec 200units/ml inj 3ml pf dispos dev 0601012Z0AAACAC	Insulin degludec	Insulin degludec	Endocrine System	1,448
Topamax 200mg tablets 040801050BBACAC	Topamax	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	1,448
Diazepam 5mg/2.5ml rectal solution tube 0401020K0AAADAD	Diazepam	Diazepam	Central Nervous System	1,446
Tirzepatide 12.5mg/0.6ml inj 2.4ml pf dispos dev 0601023AZAAAEAE	Tirzepatide	Tirzepatide	Endocrine System	1,446
Aliskiren 150mg tablets 0205053A0AAAAAA	Aliskiren	Aliskiren	Cardiovascular System	1,445
Olanzapine 15mg orodispersible tablets 040201060AAAYAY	Olanzapine	Olanzapine	Central Nervous System	1,445
Elasticated tubular bandage BP 8.75cm size E 20090000457	Elasticated tubular bandage BP 8.75cm size E	Stockinette	Dressings	1,443
GlucoRx Torq oral gel black cherry 0913541A0BBAAAA	GlucoRx gel OTC glucose for diabetic hypo treatment	Gel OTC glucose for diabetic hypo treatment (0913541)	Nutrition and Blood	1,443

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.