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
Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Sal-e Pods unit dose 21160000095	Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 20ml Sal-e Pods unit dose	Irrigation Solutions	Appliances	1,151
Welland Aura colostomy bag midi 13-60/80mm beige 23355603846	Welland Aura colostomy bag midi 13-60/80mm beige	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,151
Nutrison 1200 Complete Multi Fibre liquid 0914011F0BDAAAA	Nutrison tube feed 1.2 kcal/ml with fibre, higher protein	Tube feed 1.2 kcal/ml with fibre, higher protein (0914011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,150
Eucerin DermoCapillaire Calming urea shampoo 1302010U0BGAGAS	Eucerin	Urea	Skin	1,148
Oseltamivir 30mg capsules 0503040B0AAACAC	Oseltamivir phosphate	Oseltamivir phosphate	Infections	1,148
Sodium valproate 150mg modified-release capsules 0408010W0AABQBQ	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	1,148
Germoloids ointment 0107010N0BFABAH	Germoloids	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,147
Actico bandage 8cm x 6m 20020200933	Actico bandage 8cm x 6m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	1,146
Benadryl Allergy Relief 8mg capsules 0304010A0BCAAAA	Benadryl (Acrivastine)	Acrivastine	Respiratory System	1,146
Dornase alfa 2.5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid ampoules 0307000K0AAAAAA	Dornase alfa	Dornase alfa	Respiratory System	1,146
SenSura Mio Click two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 50mm grey 23941010007	SenSura Mio Click two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 50mm grey	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	1,146
Cath-It Catheter Insertion/Removal Pack small/medium 21012200132	Cath-It Catheter Insertion/Removal Pack small/medium	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,145
Bilastine 20mg tablets 0304010AFAAAAAA	Bilastine	Bilastine	Respiratory System	1,144
Vicryl Rapide suture 1.5gauge 75cm length with 19mm curved reverse cutting P needle 20110000458	Vicryl Rapide suture 1.5gauge 75cm length with 19mm curved reverse cutting P needle	Surgical Sutures	Dressings	1,143
Aquacel Ag Foam dressing (adhesive) 10cm x 10cm 20031600119	Aquacel Ag Foam dressing (adhesive) 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,142
ZM3 Multivitamins & Minerals capsules 091000000BBNABT	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0910000	Other compound vitamin/mineral formulation preparations	Nutrition and Blood	1,142
Scanpor tape 5cm 20100000543	Scanpor tape 5cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	1,141
Viridal Duo Continuation Pack 20microgram inj cartridges 0704050B0BCADAV	Viridal	Alprostadil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,141
Cetraxal Plus 3mg/ml + 0.25mg/ml ear drops 0.25ml unit dose 1201010AFBBAAAA	Cetraxal Plus	Ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	1,139
Nicotine 4mg lozenges sugar free 0410020B0AAAZAZ	Nicotine	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	1,139
Adapt ostomy belt 58cm-109cm 23300103005	Adapt ostomy belt 58cm-109cm	Belts	Stoma Appliances	1,138
Effercitrate tablets 0704030G0BBAAAC	Effercitrate	Potassium citrate	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,138
Nizoral 2% cream 1310020L0BBAAAA	Nizoral (Skin)	Ketoconazole	Skin	1,138
Normacol granules 7g sachets 0106010N0BBABAD	Normacol	Sterculia	Gastro-Intestinal System	1,138
Advagraf 3mg modified-release capsules 0802020T0BCADAT	Advagraf	Tacrolimus	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	1,137

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.