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
Systane lid wipes 110801000BLASAB	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1108010	Other eye tear/lubricant/astringent preparations	Eye	728
Tapentadol 25mg modified-release tablets 0407020AGAAAIAI	Tapentadol	Tapentadol	Central Nervous System	728
Dansac GX-tra Seals 20mm 23850708510	Dansac GX-tra Seals 20mm	Skin Protectors	Stoma Appliances	726
Fistula bed drainage bag 22151001500	Fistula bed drainage bag	Faecal Collectors	Incontinence Appliances	726
Vliwasorb Pro dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm square 20031700270	Vliwasorb Pro dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	726
Exelon 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches 0411000E0BBAGAG	Exelon	Rivastigmine	Central Nervous System	725
Insulin lispro 100units/ml solution for injection 10ml vials 0601011L0AAABAB	Insulin Lispro	Insulin Lispro	Endocrine System	725
Bladder infusion kit 21012200127	Bladder infusion kit	Other Appliances	Appliances	724
Isib 60XL tablets 0206010K0BNACAE	Isib	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	724
Mediven Cosy MTM silicone topband for lymphoedema garment lower extremities 21270002836	Mediven Cosy MTM silicone topband for lymphoedema garment lower extremities	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	723
VaPro hydrophilic catheter male Tiemann tip 12Ch-16Ch 21020001159	VaPro hydrophilic catheter male Tiemann tip 12Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	723
Verkazia 1mg/ml eye drops emulsion 0.3ml unit dose 1104020AEBCAAAA	Verkazia	Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)	Eye	723
Desmotabs 0.2mg tablets 0605020E0BEAAAE	Desmotabs	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	722
Welland FreeStyle Vie ileostomy bag with Dual Carb filter, large 13-60mm clear 23605606269	Welland FreeStyle Vie ileostomy bag with Dual Carb filter, large 13-60mm clear	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	722
Hydrocortisone 5mg modified-release tablets 0603020J0AACVCV	Hydrocortisone (Systemic)	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	721
Levodopa 125mg / Carbidopa 31.25mg / Entacapone 200mg tab 0409010X0AAAFAF	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone	Central Nervous System	721
Olanzapine 10mg oral lyophilisates sugar free 040201060AAAFAF	Olanzapine	Olanzapine	Central Nervous System	721
Unifine SafeControl Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors scr 21012600118	Unifine SafeControl Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors scr	Other Appliances	Appliances	721
Zyprexa 10mg tablets 040201060BBACAC	Zyprexa	Olanzapine	Central Nervous System	721
Diltiazem 360mg modified-release capsules 0206020C0AABABA	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	720
Ibuleve 5% gel 1003020P0BCAAAC	Ibuleve	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	720
Paraldehyde 50% in Olive oil rectal solution 0408020Q0AAAJAJ	Paraldehyde	Paraldehyde	Central Nervous System	720
Potassium chloride 375mg/5ml (potassium 5mmol/5ml) soln SF 0902011U0AAABAB	Potassium chloride (Systemic)	Potassium chloride	Nutrition and Blood	720
UroFlush G citric acid 3.23% catheter maintenance solution 21130100011	UroFlush G citric acid 3.23% catheter maintenance solution	Catheter Maintenance Products	Appliances	720
IV3000 dressing 10cm x 12cm 20030100298	IV3000 dressing 10cm x 12cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	718

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.