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
Voltarol 1.16% Emulgel 1003020AFBBAAAA	Voltarol Emulgel	Diclofenac diethyl	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	85,888
Epilim Chrono 500 tablets 0408010W0BBALA2	Epilim	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	85,776
Risperidone 1mg tablets 040201030AAAAAA	Risperidone (Systemic)	Risperidone	Central Nervous System	85,641
Co-codamol 30mg/500mg effervescent tablets 0407010F0AAAFAF	Co-codamol	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	85,588
Terbinafine 250mg tablets 0502050C0AAAAAA	Terbinafine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Terbinafine hydrochloride	Infections	85,277
Trazodone 50mg capsules 0403010X0AAAAAA	Trazodone hydrochloride	Trazodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	85,067
Chlorphenamine 4mg tablets 0304010G0AAACAC	Chlorphenamine maleate	Chlorphenamine maleate	Respiratory System	84,990
Estriol 0.01% vaginal cream with applicator 0702010F0AAACAC	Estriol (Vaginal)	Estriol	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	84,781
Amiodarone 200mg tablets 0203020D0AAABAB	Amiodarone hydrochloride	Amiodarone hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	84,709
GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/31gauge 21010900802	GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	84,324
Rivaroxaban 10mg tablets 0208020Y0AAAAAA	Rivaroxaban	Rivaroxaban	Cardiovascular System	84,194
Gliclazide 30mg modified-release tablets 0601021M0AAAMAM	Gliclazide	Gliclazide	Endocrine System	84,055
Pneumovax 23 inj 0.5ml pre-filled syringes 1404000L0BBADAC	Pneumovax	Pneumococcal	Immunological Products and Vaccines	83,780
Peppermint oil 0.2ml gastro-resistant capsules 0102000T0AAAAAA	Peppermint oil	Peppermint oil	Gastro-Intestinal System	83,402
Sacubitril 97mg / Valsartan 103mg tablets 0205052AEAAABAB	Sacubitril/valsartan	Sacubitril/valsartan	Cardiovascular System	82,995
Ventolin 200micrograms/dose Accuhaler 0301011R0BEAHAQ	Ventolin	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	82,951
Colecalciferol 800unit tablets 0906040G0AACSCS	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	82,665
Priadel 400mg modified-release tablets 0402030K0BFAAAF	Priadel (Tablet)	Lithium carbonate	Central Nervous System	81,520
Trimethoprim 100mg tablets 0501080W0AAADAD	Trimethoprim	Trimethoprim	Infections	81,034
Zolpidem 10mg tablets 0401010Y0AAABAB	Zolpidem tartrate	Zolpidem tartrate	Central Nervous System	80,594
Canagliflozin 100mg tablets 0601023AMAAAAAA	Canagliflozin	Canagliflozin	Endocrine System	79,779
TEE2 testing strips 0601060D0DQAAA0	TEE2 (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	79,430
Microlet lancets 0.5mm/28gauge 21010900620	Microlet lancets 0.5mm/28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	79,332
Isosorbide mononitrate 25mg modified-release capsules 0206010K0AAAHAH	Isosorbide mononitrate	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	79,187
Olanzapine 20mg tablets 040201060AAAQAQ	Olanzapine	Olanzapine	Central Nervous System	78,987

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.