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
Sod algin 225mg/Mag algin 87.5mg/dose oral pdr sach SF 0101021B0AAAJAJ	Alginic acid compound preparation	Alginic acid compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	293
Aquacel Ag dressing 15cm x 15cm square 20031700035	Aquacel Ag dressing 15cm x 15cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	292
Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system stomahesive flexible flange 57mm 23944809618	Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system stomahesive flexible flange 57mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	292
Ebixa 20mg tablets 0411000G0BBACAD	Ebixa	Memantine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	292
Isoniazid 50mg tablets 0501090K0AAAHAH	Isoniazid (Systemic)	Isoniazid	Infections	292
K-Band bandage 7cm x 4m 20020200802	K-Band bandage 7cm x 4m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	292
Lamberts Vitamin C Time Release 1000mg tablets 0906031C0CBABBX	Lamberts Vitamin C	Ascorbic acid	Nutrition and Blood	292
Moderma Flex convex urostomy bag with CeraPlus skin barrier 13-51mm transparent 23960109836	Moderma Flex convex urostomy bag with CeraPlus skin barrier 13-51mm transparent	Urostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	292
RespoSorb Silicone dressing 10cm x 20cm rectangular 20031700285	RespoSorb Silicone dressing 10cm x 20cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	292
Sigvaris Advance 2 medium compression (20-25mmHg) armsleeve with grip top and hand piece 21270000762	Sigvaris Advance 2 medium compression (20-25mmHg) armsleeve with grip top and hand piece	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	292
Skinnies Viscose stockinette gloves medium child 20090001006	Skinnies Viscose stockinette gloves medium child	Stockinette	Dressings	292
Alkindi 0.5mg granules in capsules for opening 0603020J0BFAACX	Alkindi	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	291
Cabergoline 2mg tablets 0409010U0AAABAB	Cabergoline (Parkinsonism)	Cabergoline	Central Nervous System	291
ConvaMax Superabsorber dressing (non-adhesive) 20cm x 40cm rectangular 20033000040	ConvaMax Superabsorber dressing (non-adhesive) 20cm x 40cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	291
Hydromorphone 4mg modified-release capsules 040702050AAAGAG	Hydromorphone hydrochloride	Hydromorphone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	291
Jobst Elvarex silicone band for lymphoedema garment upper extremities 21270000138	Jobst Elvarex silicone band for lymphoedema garment upper extremities	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	291
Lanoxin 125 tablets 0201010F0BBAAAE	Lanoxin	Digoxin	Cardiovascular System	291
Lidocaine 0.05% / Chlorhexidine 0.2% oromucosal spy SF 1203030M0AAAQAQ	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Antiseptic Lozenges/Spray)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	291
Maxijul Super Soluble powder 132g sachets 0913142B0BBABAA	Maxijul pdr 3.8 - 4.9 kcal/g energy (carbohyd) fortifier	Pdr 3.8 - 4.9 kcal/g energy (carbohyd) fortifier (0913142)	Nutrition and Blood	291
Plenadren 20mg modified-release tablets 0603020J0BEABCW	Plenadren	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	291
SpeediCath Compact Set catheter female 14Ch 21020001189	SpeediCath Compact Set catheter female 14Ch	Catheters	Appliances	291
Voltarol ONE A DAY Muscle Pain Relief 140mg plaster 1003020U0BJAAAJ	Voltarol (Topical)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	291
Vydura 75mg oral lyophilisates 0407041ADBBAAAA	Vydura	Rimegepant	Central Nervous System	291
Aymes Actajuni Shake powder 57g sachets banana milkshake 0913021J0BBABAB	Aymes powder 1.4 kcal/ml milkshake	Powder 1.4 kcal/ml milkshake (0913021)	Nutrition and Blood	290
Balance ring pessary size 5, 76mm diameter, silicone with support/folding 21012600129	Balance ring pessary size 5, 76mm diameter, silicone with support/folding	Other Appliances	Appliances	290

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.