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
Ibuspray 5% spray 1003020P0BFAAAD	Ibuspray	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	463
Melatonin 3mg/5ml oral solution 0401010ADAACACA	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	463
Mepilex Border Comfort Lite dressing 15cm x 15cm 20033000378	Mepilex Border Comfort Lite dressing 15cm x 15cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	463
Moderma Flex colostomy bag with filter and SoftFlex skin barrier, maxi oval 15-65/75mm 23350103790	Moderma Flex colostomy bag with filter and SoftFlex skin barrier, maxi oval 15-65/75mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	463
Safeguard utility pad 21380000138	Safeguard utility pad	Low Friction Products	Appliances	463
Skater Fix catheter securement device 21012600158	Skater Fix catheter securement device	Other Appliances	Appliances	463
ClearFilm dressing 12cm x 12cm 20030100446	ClearFilm dressing 12cm x 12cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	462
Jobst Confidence custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee 21270002862	Jobst Confidence custom fit class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	462
Menthoderm 0.5% cream 1303000AABFAAAA	Menthoderm	Menthol	Skin	462
UrgoClean Rope dressing 2.5cm x 40cm 20030800088	UrgoClean Rope dressing 2.5cm x 40cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	462
Xarelto 10mg tablets 0208020Y0BBAAAA	Xarelto	Rivaroxaban	Cardiovascular System	462
Actilite gauze dressing 10cm x 20cm 20040200441	Actilite gauze dressing 10cm x 20cm	Gauzes & Gauze Tissue	Dressings	461
Benzydamine 0.30% oromucosal spray sugar free 1203010E0AAACAC	Benzydamine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	461
Cutimed DebriClean pad 9cm x 13cm 21410000122	Cutimed DebriClean pad 9cm x 13cm	Debridement Device	Appliances	461
InstantCath catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020000825	InstantCath catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	461
Universal remover wipes 23150101505	Universal remover wipes	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	461
Coban self-adherent bandage 10cm x 6m 20020200850	Coban self-adherent bandage 10cm x 6m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	460
Colecalciferol 2,000unit chewable tablets 0906040G0AAESES	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	460
Megace 160mg tablets 0803020L0BBACAB	Megace	Megestrol acetate	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	460
Methofill 25mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled injector 1001030U0BGAHCB	Methofill (Rheumatism)	Methotrexate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	460
Prednisolone 20mg/100ml rectal solution 0105020E0AAABAB	Prednisolone sodium phosphate (Rectal)	Prednisolone sodium phosphate	Gastro-Intestinal System	460
Sodium chloride 0.9% solution for injection 20ml ampoules 0902021S0AAADAD	Sodium chloride (Parenteral)	Sodium chloride	Nutrition and Blood	460
Softpore dressing 10cm x 30cm 20030100375	Softpore dressing 10cm x 30cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	460
Triamcinolone acetonide 50mg/5ml inj vials 1001022U0AAACAC	Triamcinolone acetonide (Musculoskeletal)	Triamcinolone acetonide	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	460
WockAIR 320micrograms/dose / 9micrograms/dose dry pdr inh 0302000K0BJABAU	WockAIR	Budesonide	Respiratory System	460

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.