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
Cutimed Sorbact Hydro dressing 7.5cm x 15cm rectangular 20031200051	Cutimed Sorbact Hydro dressing 7.5cm x 15cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	753
Itraconazole 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0502010C0AAABAB	Itraconazole	Itraconazole	Infections	753
Confidence Natural Advance colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13mm 23354103804	Confidence Natural Advance colostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 13mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	752
Exenatide 5micrograms/0.02ml inj 1.2ml pf dispos dev 0601023Y0AAAAAA	Exenatide	Exenatide	Endocrine System	752
Glutafin gluten free Select multipurpose fibre mix 0913271C0BCAFAI	Glutafin specialist food replacer flour type mix	Specialist food replacer flour type mixes (0913271)	Nutrition and Blood	752
Zeroguent cream 21220000216	Zeroguent cream	Emollients	Appliances	752
Ketotifen 1mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0304010AGAAABAB	Ketotifen Fumarate (Systemic)	Ketotifen fumarate	Respiratory System	751
Tenif 50mg/20mg modified-release capsules 0204000U0BCAAAA	Tenif	Atenolol with calcium channel blocker	Cardiovascular System	751
Methotrexate 17.5mg/0.35ml inj pre-filled disposable devices 1001030U0AABVBV	Methotrexate (Rheumatism)	Methotrexate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	750
Bisoprolol 2.5mg/5ml oral solution 0204000H0AABEBE	Bisoprolol fumarate	Bisoprolol fumarate	Cardiovascular System	749
MCT oil 0913181J0BBAAAB	MCT ready to serve 100% MCT liquid	Ready to serve 100% MCT liquid (0913181)	Nutrition and Blood	749
Smartflow drainable night drainage bag 22602956000	Smartflow drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	749
Unifine Pentips Plus hypod ins needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge 21010900830	Unifine Pentips Plus hypod ins needles for pre-filled /reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/32gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	749
Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (40mmHg) medical stocking and compression liner large 21200000032	Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (40mmHg) medical stocking and compression liner large	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	748
Jobst for Men Ambition class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee closed toe 21270001885	Jobst for Men Ambition class 1 (18-21mmHg) below knee closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	748
Mag glycerophos (mag 121.25mg/5ml (5mmol/5ml)) soln 0905013G0AADFDF	Magnesium glycerophosphate	Magnesium glycerophosphate	Nutrition and Blood	748
Mepilex XT dressing 20cm x 21cm 20030900065	Mepilex XT dressing 20cm x 21cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	748
Nifedipine 40mg modified-release tablets 0206020R0AAAXAX	Nifedipine	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	748
Exorex Hair and Body shampoo 190205500BBYHA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	746
Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% ointment 1304000W0AABABA	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Hydrocortisone butyrate	Skin	746
Neutralise deodorant mint 23453374522	Neutralise deodorant mint	Deodorants	Stoma Appliances	746
Ocu-Lube 0.3% eye drops preservative free 21300000181	Ocu-Lube 0.3% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	746
Ambirix vacc inj 1ml pre-filled syringes 140400070BCAAAA	Ambirix	Hepatitis A/hepatitis B	Immunological Products and Vaccines	745
CliniFast stockinette 5cm 20090000936	CliniFast stockinette 5cm	Stockinette	Dressings	745
Hypurin Porcine Neutral 100units/ml inj 10ml vials 0601011N0BCAEAC	Insulin soluble (CP Pharm)	Soluble insulin (Neutral insulin)	Endocrine System	745

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.