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
Humulin I 100units/ml suspension for injection 10ml vials 0601012S0BGAAAE	Insulin Humulin I (Isophane)	Isophane insulin	Endocrine System	1,442
Jobst Elvarex Soft custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee 21270000610	Jobst Elvarex Soft custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,442
LoFric Origo catheter male flexible 12Ch-16Ch 21020001583	LoFric Origo catheter male flexible 12Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,442
Colistimethate 1million unit inj vials 0501070I0AAABAB	Colistimeth sodium (Systemic)	Colistimethate sodium	Infections	1,441
Permethrin 1% scalp application 1310040Q0AAAAAA	Permethrin	Permethrin	Skin	1,440
Fusacomb Easyhaler 50microg / 250microg/dose dry pdr inh 0302000N0BKAAAY	Fusacomb Easyhaler	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	1,439
Tubigrip bandage 10cm size F 20090000219	Tubigrip bandage 10cm size F	Stockinette	Dressings	1,438
Pramipexole 1.57mg modified-release tablets 0409010W0AAAJAJ	Pramipexole	Pramipexole	Central Nervous System	1,437
Arthrotec 50 gastro-resistant tablets 1001010C0BLAAAM	Arthrotec	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	1,436
Glucoject hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900847	Glucoject hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,436
Sastravi 125mg/31.25mg/200mg tablets 0409010X0BCAAAF	Sastravi	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	1,434
Cialis 10mg tablets 0704050R0BBAAAA	Cialis	Tadalafil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,433
Glutafin gluten free Select fresh white loaf sliced 0913271A0BDAFAK	Glutafin specialist food replacer bread	Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Nutrition and Blood	1,432
Xenidate XL 27mg tablets 0404000M0BIAEAT	Xenidate	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,432
Cascade shower protector 20050200130	Cascade shower protector	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	1,429
Appeel Sterile medical adhesive remover spray 21360000103	Appeel Sterile medical adhesive remover spray	Adhesive Dressing Remover Ster Silicone	Appliances	1,427
Omnitrope SurePal 10 10mg/1.5ml inj cartridges 0605010S0BHAEBL	Omnitrope	Somatropin	Endocrine System	1,425
Acitretin 10mg capsules 1305020A0AAABAB	Acitretin	Acitretin	Skin	1,423
Aquacel dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031700031	Aquacel dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,420
Visutrax 40micrograms/ml eye drops 0.1ml unit dose 1106000AEBDAAAB	Visutrax	Travoprost	Eye	1,420
Dexamethasone 4mg tablets 0603020G0AACICI	Dexamethasone (Systemic)	Dexamethasone	Endocrine System	1,419
Olive oil ear drops (Numark Ltd) 21012500122	Olive oil ear drops (Numark Ltd)	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,417
Prontosan Wound Gel X dressing 20030500046	Prontosan Wound Gel X dressing	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,417
Zetuvit E non-sterile dressing 20cm x 40cm 20030100458	Zetuvit E non-sterile dressing 20cm x 40cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,416
Inhixa 100mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes 0208010D0BCAEAE	Inhixa	Enoxaparin	Cardiovascular System	1,413

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.