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
Piriteze Allergy 1mg/ml syrup 0304010I0BFABAB	Piriteze	Cetirizine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	517
SST saliva stimulating tablets 21210000002	SST saliva stimulating tablets	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	517
Adalat retard 20mg tablets 0206020R0BBAFAR	Adalat	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	516
Pico 7 dressing kit 15cm x 15cm 20032100141	Pico 7 dressing kit 15cm x 15cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	516
Salagen 5mg tablets 1203050P0BBAAAB	Salagen	Pilocarpine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	516
Jobst Elvarex zipper for lymphoedema garment lower extremities 21270000120	Jobst Elvarex zipper for lymphoedema garment lower extremities	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	515
Mepilex dressing 5cm x 5cm 20030900034	Mepilex dressing 5cm x 5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	515
CliniSure single use non-sterile drainable night drainage bag with T tap 22606156011	CliniSure single use non-sterile drainable night drainage bag with T tap	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	514
Mevalia low protein cookies 0913261V0BCACAE	Mevalia specialist food replacer sweet biscuits	Specialist food replacer sweet biscuits (0913261)	Nutrition and Blood	514
Pelican ModaVi soft convex colostomy bag with filter, medium 12-40mm neutral 23355903615	Pelican ModaVi soft convex colostomy bag with filter, medium 12-40mm neutral	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	514
Gengigel gel 21190000002	Gengigel gel	Oral Film Forming Agents	Appliances	513
Magnesium aspartate (magnesium 10mmol) gran for soln sachets 0905013A0AAAEAE	Magnesium aspartate	Magnesium aspartate	Nutrition and Blood	513
Methotrexate 10mg/0.2ml inj pre-filled syringes 1001030U0AABFBF	Methotrexate (Rheumatism)	Methotrexate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	513
Norditropin SimpleXx 5mg/1.5ml inj cartridges 0605010S0BEADAZ	Norditropin	Somatropin	Endocrine System	513
Olmetec 40mg tablets 0205052B0BBACAC	Olmetec	Olmesartan medoxomil	Cardiovascular System	513
Suportx Easy Peel ostomy belt made to measure 20cm black 23300263382	Suportx Easy Peel ostomy belt made to measure 20cm black	Belts	Stoma Appliances	513
Eumovate Eczema and Dermatitis 0.05% cream 1304000H0BBACAA	Eumovate (Topical)	Clobetasone butyrate	Skin	512
3M Micropore Silicone tape 2.5cm 20100000712	3M Micropore Silicone tape 2.5cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	511
Dalacin T 1% topical solution 1306010F0BBAAAA	Dalacin T	Clindamycin phosphate	Skin	511
Forticreme Complete dessert banana 0913011J0BEAAAA	Forticreme RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based)	RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based) (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	511
Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (10mmHg) open toe compression liner pack extra large 21200000048	Activa Leg Ulcer Hosiery Kit (10mmHg) open toe compression liner pack extra large	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	510
Competact 15mg/850mg tablets 0601023W0BBAAAA	Competact	Metformin hydrochloride/pioglitazone	Endocrine System	510
Dentinox Cradle Cap treatment shampoo 1309000F0BBAAAA	Dentinox (Scalp)	Alkyl sulfate	Skin	510
SenSura colostomy bag with dual filter, midi soft cover 10-55/66mm 23351003791	SenSura colostomy bag with dual filter, midi soft cover 10-55/66mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	510
SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-23mm neutral grey 23601006378	SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-23mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	510

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.