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
Aymes Shake Compact powder 57g sachets neutral 0913011F0BBADAA	Aymes powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,333
Levobunolol 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free 1106000T0AAABAB	Levobunolol hydrochloride	Levobunolol hydrochloride	Eye	1,332
Insulin lispro 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges 0601011L0AAACAC	Insulin Lispro	Insulin Lispro	Endocrine System	1,331
Conveen EasiCath catheter female 8Ch-16Ch 21020000292	Conveen EasiCath catheter female 8Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,330
Xaqua 5mg tablets 0202010V0BFAAAA	Xaqua	Metolazone	Cardiovascular System	1,330
Dansac TRE Seals centred hole 18mm 23858588548	Dansac TRE Seals centred hole 18mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	1,329
Lyrinel XL 10mg tablets 0704020J0BGABAT	Lyrinel	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,329
ClearFilm dressing 6cm x 7cm 20030100444	ClearFilm dressing 6cm x 7cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,328
Insupen Original hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31 gauge 21012600110	Insupen Original hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31 gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,328
SpeediCath Flex Set catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020001578	SpeediCath Flex Set catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,328
Tirzepatide 15mg/0.6ml inj 2.4ml pf dispos dev 0601023AZAAADAD	Tirzepatide	Tirzepatide	Endocrine System	1,328
Salivix Plus pastilles 21210000016	Salivix Plus pastilles	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	1,327
Metolazone 5mg tablets 0202010V0AAAAAA	Metolazone	Metolazone	Cardiovascular System	1,326
Avodart 500microgram capsules 0604020B0BBAAAA	Avodart	Dutasteride	Endocrine System	1,325
Nicardipine 20mg capsules 0206020Q0AAAAAA	Nicardipine hydrochloride	Nicardipine hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	1,325
Orlistat 60mg capsules 0405010P0AAABAB	Orlistat	Orlistat	Central Nervous System	1,325
Jobst Elvarex custom fit class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee 21270000100	Jobst Elvarex custom fit class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,322
Prednisolone 10mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0603020T0AABMBM	Prednisolone (Systemic)	Prednisolone	Endocrine System	1,322
Nutrison 800 Complete Multi Fibre liquid 0914011A0BBAAAA	Nutrison tube feed 0.8 kcal/ml with fibre, higher protein	Tube feed 0.8 kcal/ml with fibre, higher protein (0914011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,320
Mesalazine 1.5g gast res MR gran sachets sugar free 0105010B0AAAUAU	Mesalazine	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,319
O.R.S Oral Rehydration Salts ORS soluble tab blackcurrant 0902012H0BWABAN	O.R.S (Oral Rehydration)	Oral rehydration salts	Nutrition and Blood	1,319
Aactive HA 0.2% eye drops 21300000961	Aactive HA 0.2% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	1,317
Mepilex Border Comfort Lite dressing 10cm x 10cm 20033000377	Mepilex Border Comfort Lite dressing 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,317
Secure large security frame 23053370502	Secure large security frame	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	1,317
Cutimed Sorbact Pad dressing 7cm x 9cm 20040200640	Cutimed Sorbact Pad dressing 7cm x 9cm	Gauzes & Gauze Tissue	Dressings	1,316

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.