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
Alfuzosin 10mg modified-release tablets 0704010A0AAADAD	Alfuzosin hydrochloride	Alfuzosin hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	78,775
Oxycodone 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0407020ADAAAAAA	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	78,745
Uniphyllin 200mg prolonged-release tablets 0301030S0BKABAM	Uniphyllin	Theophylline	Respiratory System	78,727
Evolve HA 0.2% eye drops preservative free 21300000178	Evolve HA 0.2% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	78,660
Clobetasol 0.05% ointment 1304000G0AABABA	Clobetasol propionate	Clobetasol propionate	Skin	78,481
Seretide 250 Evohaler 0302000N0BCAFBG	Seretide	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	78,480
Quetiapine 200mg tablets 0402010ABAAADAD	Quetiapine	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	78,131
Epimax isomol gel 21220000251	Epimax isomol gel	Emollients	Appliances	77,955
Sertraline 25mg tablets 0403030Q0AAAZAZ	Sertraline hydrochloride	Sertraline hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	77,665
Trazodone 100mg capsules 0403010X0AAABAB	Trazodone hydrochloride	Trazodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	77,563
Scheriproct ointment 0107020P0BCAAAC	Scheriproct	Prednisolone	Gastro-Intestinal System	77,385
Flixonase 50micrograms/dose aqueous nasal spray 1202010M0BBACAC	Flixonase	Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	76,896
Ferrous fumarate 322mg tablets 0901011F0AAALAL	Ferrous fumarate	Ferrous fumarate	Nutrition and Blood	76,393
Hydrocortisone 1% ointment 1304000V0AABCBC	Hydrocortisone (Topical)	Hydrocortisone	Skin	76,188
Sacubitril 49mg / Valsartan 51mg tablets 0205052AEAAAAAA	Sacubitril/valsartan	Sacubitril/valsartan	Cardiovascular System	76,127
Lacidipine 4mg tablets 0206020K0AAABAB	Lacidipine	Lacidipine	Cardiovascular System	75,913
Betamethasone valerate 0.1% ointment 1304000F0AABABA	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	75,746
Venlafaxine 75mg modified-release tablets 0403040W0AAAJAJ	Venlafaxine	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	75,684
Toujeo 300units/ml inj 1.5ml pre-filled SoloStar pens 0601012V0BCAAAE	Toujeo	Insulin glargine	Endocrine System	75,459
Cerelle 75microgram tablets 0703021Q0BDAAAA	Cerelle	Desogestrel	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	75,314
Epaderm ointment 21220000100	Epaderm ointment	Emollients	Appliances	75,141
Ganfort 0.3mg/ml / 5mg/ml eye drops 1106000AIBBAAAA	Ganfort	Timolol and bimatoprost	Eye	74,766
Cefalexin 500mg capsules 0501021L0AAABAB	Cefalexin	Cefalexin	Infections	74,710
Mometasone 0.1% cream 1304000Y0AAAAAA	Mometasone furoate (Topical)	Mometasone furoate	Skin	74,049
Promethazine hydrochloride 10mg tablets 0304010W0AAADAD	Promethazine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Promethazine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	73,996

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.