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
Rennie Peppermint chewable tablets 010102100BBAQAF	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0101021	Compound alginates and proprietary indigestion preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	298
Vancomycin 250mg capsules 0501070U0AAABAB	Vancomycin hydrochloride (Systemic)	Vancomycin hydrochloride	Infections	298
Aloe Hydro Plus catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020001498	Aloe Hydro Plus catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	297
Bisacodyl 2.5mg/5ml oral suspension 0106020C0AAAVAV	Bisacodyl	Bisacodyl	Gastro-Intestinal System	297
Co-Diovan 160mg/25mg tablets 0205052X0BBABAB	Co-Diovan	Valsartan with diuretic	Cardiovascular System	297
Diamorphine 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules 0407020K0AAAFAF	Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Central Nervous System	297
Sigvaris Transition (10-15mmHg) liner calf 21270002738	Sigvaris Transition (10-15mmHg) liner calf	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	297
ActivHeal Silicone wound contact layer dressing 5cm x 7.5cm 20030900266	ActivHeal Silicone wound contact layer dressing 5cm x 7.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	296
Cialis 2.5mg tablets 0704050R0BBACAC	Cialis	Tadalafil	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	296
Elvanse Adult 20mg capsules 0404000U0BDADAA	Elvanse Adult	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	296
Fentanyl 100microgram buccal tablets sugar free 0407020A0AABCBC	Fentanyl	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	296
Hypromellose 0.3%/Dextran '70' 0.1% eye dps 0.4ml 1108010F0AABXBX	Hypromellose	Hypromellose	Eye	296
Juvela gluten free fibre loaf unsliced 0913271A0BFABAS	Juvela specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Specialist food replacer bread (0913271)	Nutrition and Blood	296
Metrosa 0.75% gel 1310012K0BKAAAR	Metrosa	Metronidazole	Skin	296
Panitaz 10micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BLABAI	Panitaz	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	296
Prosys sterile leg bag with slide tap 350ml long 22500955007	Prosys sterile leg bag with slide tap 350ml long	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	296
SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 25mm neutral grey 23601006381	SenSura Mio deep convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 25mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	296
SodiBic 420mg/5ml (1mmol/ml) oral solution 0101012B0BCAAAB	SodiBic	Sodium bicarbonate	Gastro-Intestinal System	296
Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 7.6cm x 9.5cm oval 20032400001	Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 7.6cm x 9.5cm oval	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	296
Tubigrip bandage 6.75cm size C 20090000213	Tubigrip bandage 6.75cm size C	Stockinette	Dressings	296
UrgoClean Pad dressing 15cm x 15cm square 20031700028	UrgoClean Pad dressing 15cm x 15cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	296
CliniFast stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months 20090000952	CliniFast stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months	Stockinette	Dressings	295
Epival CR 300mg tablets 0408010W0BHAAA1	Epival (Epilepsy)	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	295
Ethambutol 100mg tablets 0501090H0AAABAB	Ethambutol hydrochloride	Ethambutol hydrochloride	Infections	295
Glycopyrronium bromide 5mg/5ml oral solution 0102000L0AABFBF	Glycopyrronium bromide (Oral)	Glycopyrronium bromide	Gastro-Intestinal System	295

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.