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
Actonel Once a Week 35mg tablets 0606020R0BBADAD	Actonel	Risedronate sodium	Endocrine System	636
Micolette Micro-enema 5ml 0106040R0BDAAAF	Micolette	Sodium citrate (Rectal)	Gastro-Intestinal System	636
Pyridoxine 20mg tablets 0906024N0AAANAN	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Nutrition and Blood	636
Rusch sterile leg bag with slide tap 500ml 30cm tubing slide tap 22504885006	Rusch sterile leg bag with slide tap 500ml 30cm tubing slide tap	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	636
Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.5% solution 1311020L0AAALAL	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	635
Ugo fix catheter strap short 22806158001	Ugo fix catheter strap short	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	635
GlucoRx Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/30gauge 21010900952	GlucoRx Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	634
Pelican Select convex urostomy bag 12-40mm 23963459615	Pelican Select convex urostomy bag 12-40mm	Urostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	634
Entecavir 500microgram tablets 0503031B0AAAAAA	Entecavir	Entecavir	Infections	633
Metabet SR 1000mg tablets (Morningside) 0601022B0BJABAV	Metabet	Metformin hydrochloride	Endocrine System	633
UltraSmooth meatal dilatation catheter male 8Ch-18Ch 21020001300	UltraSmooth meatal dilatation catheter male 8Ch-18Ch	Catheters	Appliances	633
Parmid XL 2.5mg tablets 0206020F0BJACAD	Parmid (Felodipine)	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	632
Unistik Touch lancets 1.5mm/30gauge 21010900900	Unistik Touch lancets 1.5mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	632
Melatonin 5mg/5ml oral solution 0401010ADAADADA	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	631
NovaLife TRE 1 ileostomy bag with viewing option, maxi 15-70/90mm beige 23600706508	NovaLife TRE 1 ileostomy bag with viewing option, maxi 15-70/90mm beige	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	631
Welland Aura Plus colostomy bag midi 13mm-60mm/80mm sand 23355903588	Welland Aura Plus colostomy bag midi 13mm-60mm/80mm sand	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	631
KliarVax Olive Oil ear drops 21012500123	KliarVax Olive Oil ear drops	Other Appliances	Appliances	630
Magnesium hydroxide 7.45-8.35% oral suspension BP 0101010Q0AAAGAG	Magnesium hydroxide (Antacid)	Magnesium hydroxide	Gastro-Intestinal System	630
Option Alginate soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and soft touch closure 45mm plateau 20mm 23603356255	Option Alginate soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and soft touch closure 45mm plateau 20mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	630
URIbag pocket sized male urinal 22902959000	URIbag pocket sized male urinal	Urinal Systems	Incontinence Appliances	630
Forceval Soluble Junior tablets 090607000BBLDA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0906070	Other multivitamin preparations	Nutrition and Blood	628
Mepilex Lite dressing 6cm x 8.5cm 20030900035	Mepilex Lite dressing 6cm x 8.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	628
Pamsvax XL 400microgram capsules (Almus) 0704010U0BIABAA	Pamsvax	Tamsulosin hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	628
Cutimed Sorbact Pad dressing 10cm x 20cm 20040200642	Cutimed Sorbact Pad dressing 10cm x 20cm	Gauzes & Gauze Tissue	Dressings	627
Ispaghula husk 3.5g gran for susp sach GF SF 0106010E0AAAUAU	Ispaghula husk (Laxative)	Ispaghula husk	Gastro-Intestinal System	627

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.