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
Nicorette 500micrograms/dose nasal spray 0410020B0BBAFAN	Nicorette	Nicotine	Central Nervous System	305
Ostomy flange retention strip 102mm x 25mm 23050600506	Ostomy flange retention strip 102mm x 25mm	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	305
SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm black 23605906325	SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 15-33mm black	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	305
Simpla Plus sterile leg bag 350ml tube 6cm 22501005050	Simpla Plus sterile leg bag 350ml tube 6cm	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	305
Tapclob 10mg/5ml oral suspension 040801060BDABCS	Tapclob	Clobazam	Central Nervous System	305
WyCath H2O hydrophilic catheter male taper tip 10Ch-18Ch 21020001398	WyCath H2O hydrophilic catheter male taper tip 10Ch-18Ch	Catheters	Appliances	305
Altraplen Compact Starter Pack liquid 0913011V0BBAEAB	Altraplen ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume	Ready to serve 2.4 kcal/ml milkshake lower volume (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	304
Balance ring pessary size 4, 70mm diameter, silicone with support/folding 21012600128	Balance ring pessary size 4, 70mm diameter, silicone with support/folding	Other Appliances	Appliances	304
Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 5-8 years 20090000867	Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 5-8 years	Stockinette	Dressings	304
Dansac Skin Lotion tissues 23150701502	Dansac Skin Lotion tissues	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	304
Nova MiniCap 30mm 23900709016	Nova MiniCap 30mm	Stoma Caps/Dressings	Stoma Appliances	304
Ongentys 50mg capsules 0409010ABBBAAAA	Ongentys	Opicapone	Central Nervous System	304
Preparation H ointment 010701000BJBGAC	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0107010	Other soothing haemorrhoidal preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	304
Diclofenac 0.1% eye drops 1108020A0AAACAC	Diclofenac sodium (Eye)	Diclofenac sodium	Eye	303
Freevent DualCare HME speaking valve tinted 20050600097	Freevent DualCare HME speaking valve tinted	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	303
Glycerol liquid 190400000AATUTU	Generic compound preparation BNF 1904000	Other single substance preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	303
Jobst UltraSheer class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee closed toe 21270001664	Jobst UltraSheer class 2 (23-32mmHg) below knee closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	303
Olanzapine 2.5mg/5ml oral suspension 040201060AABABA	Olanzapine	Olanzapine	Central Nervous System	303
Option soft convex colostomy bag with filter, plus 45mm plateau 20-44mm 23353353670	Option soft convex colostomy bag with filter, plus 45mm plateau 20-44mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	303
Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system tubes 21280000167	Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system tubes	Anal Irrigation System	Appliances	303
Povidone-Iodine 10% antiseptic solution 1311040K0AAATAT	Povidone-Iodine (Topical Disinfectant/Cleanser)	Iodine compounds	Skin	303
Rennie Deflatine chewable tablets 010102100BBABAB	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0101021	Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	303
Topiramate 25mg/5ml oral suspension 040801050AABXBX	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	303
Aciferol D3 2,200unit tablets 0906040G0CHACCP	Aciferol D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	302
Activated charcoal 300mg tablets 1902070E0AAABAB	Charcoal	Charcoal	Other Drugs and Preparations	302

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.