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
Motens 2mg tablets 0206020K0BBAAAA	Motens	Lacidipine	Cardiovascular System	1,137
Olmesartan medoxomil 40mg / Amlodipine 5mg tablets 0205052ABAAABAB	Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine	Olmesartan medoxomil/amlodipine	Cardiovascular System	1,137
HeelPro foot protector 21380000127	HeelPro foot protector	Low Friction Products	Appliances	1,136
Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 1litre bottles 21160000050	Sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 1litre bottles	Irrigation Solutions	Appliances	1,135
Desmopressin 240microgram sublingual tablets sugar free 0605020E0AACACA	Desmopressin acetate	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	1,134
Epilim Chronosphere MR 750mg granules sachets 0408010W0BBARBY	Epilim	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	1,134
NovoPen Echo hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5 unit dial up/range 0.5-30 units red 21010900589	NovoPen Echo hypod insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cart 0.5 unit dial up/range 0.5-30 units red	Other Appliances	Appliances	1,133
Sastravi 100mg/25mg/200mg tablets (Accord Healthcare Ltd) 0409010X0BCAHAB	Sastravi	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	1,133
Acticoat Flex 3 dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031900021	Acticoat Flex 3 dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,132
Provox Life Home HME filter cassette 20050600116	Provox Life Home HME filter cassette	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	1,131
Galantamine 20mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0411000F0AAADAD	Galantamine	Galantamine	Central Nervous System	1,129
Urea 10% lotion 1302010U0AAAMAM	Urea (Emollient)	Urea	Skin	1,129
Qtern 5mg/10mg tablets 0601023AVBBAAAA	Qtern	Saxagliptin/dapagliflozin	Endocrine System	1,127
Flupentixol 20mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 0402020G0AAAAAA	Flupentixol decanoate	Flupentixol decanoate	Central Nervous System	1,126
Nitrazepam 2.5mg/5ml oral suspension 0401010R0AAAAAA	Nitrazepam	Nitrazepam	Central Nervous System	1,126
Omnitrope SurePal 5 5mg/1.5ml inj cartridges 0605010S0BHADBK	Omnitrope	Somatropin	Endocrine System	1,126
Brava mouldable ring 48mm x 2mm 23851008514	Brava mouldable ring 48mm x 2mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	1,124
Methylphenidate 50mg modified-release capsules 0404000M0AAAZAZ	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,124
Salts mouldable seals with aloe, thin 15-40mm 23854108553	Salts mouldable seals with aloe, thin 15-40mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	1,124
Seroquel 100mg tablets 0402010ABBBACAC	Seroquel	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	1,124
Activon Tulle gauze dressing 5cm x 5cm 20040200430	Activon Tulle gauze dressing 5cm x 5cm	Gauzes & Gauze Tissue	Dressings	1,122
Crystacide 1% cream 1310050H0BBABAA	Crystacide	Hydrogen peroxide	Skin	1,122
Foodlink Complete Compact powder 57g sachets chocolate 0913011F0BCACAD	Foodlink powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Powder 2.3 - 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,122
Sulpiride 200mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0402010U0AAAEAE	Sulpiride	Sulpiride	Central Nervous System	1,122
Prosys sterile leg bag with non-flocked back and lever tap 500ml long 22500955015	Prosys sterile leg bag with non-flocked back and lever tap 500ml long	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	1,121

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.