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
Spironolactone 50mg/5ml oral suspension 0202030S0AAEBEB	Spironolactone	Spironolactone	Cardiovascular System	1,121
Lift Glucose tablets blueberry 0913541C0BCAAAA	Lift tablets OTC glucose for diabetic hypo treatment	Tablets OTC glucose for diabetic hypo treatment (0913541)	Nutrition and Blood	1,120
Metoclopramide 5mg tablets 0406000P0AAAPAP	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,120
Ocuvite Lutein capsules 091000000BBXRBT	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0910000	Other compound vitamin/mineral formulation preparations	Nutrition and Blood	1,120
KerraCel dressing 2.5cm x 45cm ribbon 20031700244	KerraCel dressing 2.5cm x 45cm ribbon	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,119
Ultra Soft wadding bandage 10cm x 3.5m 20020200851	Ultra Soft wadding bandage 10cm x 3.5m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	1,119
Zydol SR 200mg tablets 040702040BBAEAE	Zydol	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,119
Miconazole 2% vaginal cream 0702020P0AAABAB	Miconazole nitrate (Vaginal)	Miconazole nitrate	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	1,117
Betoptic 0.5% eye drops 1106000I0BBAAAA	Betoptic	Betaxolol	Eye	1,116
SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm neutral grey 23601006376	SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	1,116
Donepezil 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0411000D0AAAJAJ	Donepezil hydrochloride	Donepezil hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	1,115
Drainable night drainage bag 2 litre (ZL0400) 22604106000	Drainable night drainage bag 2 litre (ZL0400)	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	1,115
Easy-Slide compression hosiery applicator 21070630145	Easy-Slide compression hosiery applicator	Elastic Hosiery	Appliances	1,115
Salbutamol 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0301011R0AABGBG	Salbutamol	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	1,115
Aeon Repair 0.15% eye drops preservative free 21300000202	Aeon Repair 0.15% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	1,114
Jobst FarrowWrap (20-30mmHg) lite legpiece 21270000928	Jobst FarrowWrap (20-30mmHg) lite legpiece	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	1,114
Valsartan 80mg tablets 0205052V0AAAIAI	Valsartan	Valsartan	Cardiovascular System	1,114
Ketoprofen 100mg modified-release capsules 1001010L0AAAIAI	Ketoprofen (Systemic)	Ketoprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	1,113
Pulmicort 0.5mg Respules 0302000K0BBAJAJ	Pulmicort	Budesonide	Respiratory System	1,113
Altraplen Protein liquid vanilla 0913011K0BBABAA	Altraplen RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein	RtS 1.5 - 1.6 kcal/ml milkshake higher protein (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	1,111
Ferrous sulfate 325mg / Folic acid 350microgram MR tab 0901011Q0AAAJAJ	Iron and folic acid	Iron and folic acid	Nutrition and Blood	1,110
Lixiana 30mg tablets 0208020AABBABAB	Lixiana	Edoxaban	Cardiovascular System	1,110
Lubri-Sil Comprehensive Care Foley Tray catheter male medium 12Ch-16Ch 21020000791	Lubri-Sil Comprehensive Care Foley Tray catheter male medium 12Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	1,110
Magnesium citrate 100mg capsules 0905013F0AAABAB	Magnesium citrate (Supplements)	Magnesium citrate	Nutrition and Blood	1,110
Aquacel Ag Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031700111	Aquacel Ag Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	1,108

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.