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
Cefalexin 250mg capsules 0501021L0AAAAAA	Cefalexin	Cefalexin	Infections	51,960
Duaklir 340micrograms/dose / 12micrograms/dose Genuair 0301040V0BBAAAA	Duaklir Genuair	Aclidinium bromide/formoterol	Respiratory System	51,900
Epilim Chrono 200 tablets 0408010W0BBAJAZ	Epilim	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	51,897
Flexitol 25% Urea Heel Balm 21220000111	Flexitol 25% Urea Heel Balm	Emollients	Appliances	51,887
GlucoRx CarePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900704	GlucoRx CarePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	51,774
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% / Dexamethasone 0.1% ear drops 1201010AEAAAAAA	Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone	Ciprofloxain/dexameth	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	51,731
Glucoject lancets PLUS 0.2mm/33gauge 21010900637	Glucoject lancets PLUS 0.2mm/33gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	51,729
Calcipotriol 0.005% / Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% oint 1305020D0AAAFAF	Calcipotriol	Calcipotriol	Skin	51,722
Mounjaro KwikPen 2.5mg/0.6ml inj 2.4ml pre-filled pens 0601023AZBBAHAH	Mounjaro	Tirzepatide	Endocrine System	51,586
Dermol 200 shower emollient 130201100BBAZAN	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1302011	Emollient bath and shower preparations	Skin	51,484
Zolpidem 5mg tablets 0401010Y0AAAAAA	Zolpidem tartrate	Zolpidem tartrate	Central Nervous System	51,437
Humalog KwikPen 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled pens 0601011L0BBAGAF	Insulin Humalog	Insulin Lispro	Endocrine System	51,427
Topiramate 100mg tablets 040801050AAABAB	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	51,281
Fluconazole 50mg capsules 0502010B0AAAAAA	Fluconazole	Fluconazole	Infections	51,115
Betamethasone valerate 0.025% ointment 1304000F0AABBBB	Betamethasone valerate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	50,979
Permethrin 5% cream 1310040Q0AAABAB	Permethrin	Permethrin	Skin	50,861
Sodium picosulfate 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0106020P0AAABAB	Sodium picosulfate	Sodium picosulfate	Gastro-Intestinal System	50,799
Colecalciferol 1,000unit capsules 0906040G0AABHBH	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	50,691
Sotalol 40mg tablets 0204000T0AAABAB	Sotalol hydrochloride	Sotalol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	50,686
Nitrofurantoin 50mg tablets 0501130R0AAADAD	Nitrofurantoin	Nitrofurantoin	Infections	50,613
Glycerol 4g suppositories 0106020L0AAACAC	Glycerol (Systemic)	Glycerol	Gastro-Intestinal System	50,574
Tegretol 200mg tablets 0408010C0BBABAC	Tegretol	Carbamazepine	Central Nervous System	50,486
Fluoxetine 60mg capsules 0403030E0AAAEAE	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	50,472
Sodium valproate 500mg gastro-resistant tablets 0408010W0AAADAD	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	50,451
Omeprazole 20mg gastro-resistant tablets 0103050P0AABDBD	Omeprazole	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	50,399

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.