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
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution 0501011P0AAADAD	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Infections	73,713
Clotrimazole 2% cream 0702020F0AAAJAJ	Clotrimazole (Vaginal)	Clotrimazole	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	73,443
Revaxis vacc inj 0.5ml pre-filled syringes 1404000F0BLAAAW	Revaxis	Diphtheria	Immunological Products and Vaccines	73,171
Ramipril 1.25mg tablets 0205051R0AAAKAK	Ramipril	Ramipril	Cardiovascular System	73,145
Fluticasone propionate 50microg/Azelastine 137microg/dose 1202010Y0AAAAAA	Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride	Fluticasone propionate/azelastine hydrochloride (Nasal)	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	72,958
Propranolol 160mg modified-release capsules 0204000R0AAABAB	Propranolol hydrochloride	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	72,875
Sulfasalazine 500mg gastro-resistant tablets 0105010E0AAABAB	Sulfasalazine	Sulfasalazine	Gastro-Intestinal System	72,749
Nefopam 30mg tablets 0407010P0AAABAB	Nefopam hydrochloride	Nefopam hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	72,731
Tegretol Prolonged Release 200mg tablets 0408010C0BBAEAG	Tegretol	Carbamazepine	Central Nervous System	72,564
Ranolazine 500mg modified-release tablets 0206030Z0AAABAB	Ranolazine	Ranolazine	Cardiovascular System	72,396
Thiamine 50mg tablets 0906026M0AAAFAF	Thiamine hydrochloride	Thiamine hydrochloride	Nutrition and Blood	72,330
Topiramate 25mg tablets 040801050AAADAD	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	72,198
Fybogel Orange 3.5g effervescent granules sachets SF 0106010E0BBABAD	Fybogel	Ispaghula husk	Gastro-Intestinal System	72,130
Creon 25000 gastro-resistant capsules (Viatris) 0109040N0BDABAQ	Creon	Pancreatin	Gastro-Intestinal System	72,079
Laxido Paediatric Plain oral powder 6.9g sachets 0106040M0BCADAB	Laxido	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	71,831
Methenamine hippurate 1g tablets 0501130H0AAAAAA	Methenamine hippurate	Methenamine hippurate	Infections	71,360
Paracetamol 500mg soluble tablets 0407010H0AAAQAQ	Paracetamol	Paracetamol	Central Nervous System	71,356
Fluconazole 150mg capsules 0502010B0AAABAB	Fluconazole	Fluconazole	Infections	71,328
Midazolam 10mg/2ml solution for injection ampoules 1501041T0AAAAAA	Midazolam hydrochloride	Midazolam hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	71,261
Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel 1306010Y0AAAAAA	Benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin phosphate	Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin phosphate	Skin	71,204
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml eye drops 1106000ADAAAAAA	Latanoprost/timolol	Latanoprost and timolol	Eye	70,912
Rosuvastatin 40mg tablets 0212000AAAAACAC	Rosuvastatin calcium	Rosuvastatin calcium	Cardiovascular System	70,749
Topiramate 50mg tablets 040801050AAAAAA	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	70,739
Aciclovir 800mg tablets 0503021C0AAADAD	Aciclovir (Systemic)	Aciclovir	Infections	70,598
Contour Plus testing strips 0601060D0ENAAA0	Contour Plus (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	70,503

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.