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
BD AutoShield Duo hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge 21010900606	BD AutoShield Duo hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	48,715
Calcichew D3 chewable tablets 0906040G0BRAABU	Calcichew D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	48,626
Instant testing strips 0601060D0EWAAA0	Instant (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	48,443
Rybelsus 14mg tablets 0601023AWBCAAAD	Rybelsus	Semaglutide	Endocrine System	48,362
Buprenorphine 10micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0AAAIAI	Buprenorphine (Opioid Analgesic)	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	48,326
Ondansetron 4mg tablets 0406000S0AAABAB	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	48,310
Mefenamic acid 500mg tablets 1001010N0AAADAD	Mefenamic acid	Mefenamic acid	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	48,303
Venlafaxine 225mg modified-release tablets 0403040W0AAALAL	Venlafaxine	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	48,279
Butec 15micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BHADAK	Butec	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	48,086
Diazepam 10mg tablets 0401020K0AAAJAJ	Diazepam	Diazepam	Central Nervous System	48,074
Diprobase cream 21220000311	Diprobase cream	Emollients	Appliances	48,063
Mirtazapine 15mg orodispersible tablets 0403040X0AAALAL	Mirtazapine	Mirtazapine	Central Nervous System	47,992
Renavit tablets 090607000BBLEBB	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0906070	Other multivitamin preparations	Nutrition and Blood	47,971
Propranolol 80mg tablets 0204000R0AAAKAK	Propranolol hydrochloride	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	47,905
Flucloxacillin 125mg/5ml oral solution 0501012G0AAAFAF	Flucloxacillin sodium	Flucloxacillin sodium	Infections	47,869
Bempedoic acid 180mg / Ezetimibe 10mg tablets 0212000ALAAAAAA	Bempedoic acid/Ezetimibe	Bempedoic acid/Ezetimibe	Cardiovascular System	47,821
Medroxyprogesterone 150mg/1ml inj pre-filled syringes 0703022M0AAABAB	Medroxyprogest acetate (Contraceptive)	Medroxyprogesterone acetate	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	47,707
Nortriptyline 25mg tablets 0403010V0AAAEAE	Nortriptyline	Nortriptyline	Central Nervous System	47,203
Neomycin 0.5% / Chlorhexidine hydrochloride 0.1% cream 1202030S0AAAAAA	Neomycin sulfate (Anti-Infective Nasal)	Neomycin sulfate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	47,188
Medihoney barrier cream 23803048000	Medihoney barrier cream	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	47,106
Dermovate 0.05% ointment 1304000G0BBABBA	Dermovate	Clobetasol propionate	Skin	46,930
Sildenafil 25mg tablets 0704050Z0AAABAB	Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)	Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	46,853
Co-beneldopa 12.5mg/50mg capsules 0409010K0AAAIAI	Co-beneldopa	Co-beneldopa (Benserazide/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	46,533
Pioglitazone 15mg tablets 0601023B0AAAAAA	Pioglitazone hydrochloride	Pioglitazone hydrochloride	Endocrine System	46,336
Exemestane 25mg tablets 0803041C0AAAAAA	Exemestane	Exemestane	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	46,123

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.