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
Dosulepin 25mg capsules 0403010J0AAAAAA	Dosulepin hydrochloride	Dosulepin hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	42,341
Yasmin tablets 0703010F0BLAAAJ	Yasmin	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	42,340
Hydromol 2.5% cream 21220000273	Hydromol 2.5% cream	Emollients	Appliances	42,250
Zapain 30mg/500mg capsules 0407010F0BSABAD	Zapain	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	42,237
Dosulepin 75mg tablets 0403010J0AAAIAI	Dosulepin hydrochloride	Dosulepin hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	42,074
Kenalog Intra-articular / Intramuscular 40mg/1ml inj vials 1001022U0BCAAAB	Kenalog (Musculoskeletal)	Triamcinolone acetonide	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	41,890
Ranolazine 750mg modified-release tablets 0206030Z0AAACAC	Ranolazine	Ranolazine	Cardiovascular System	41,880
Flucloxacillin 250mg capsules 0501012G0AAAAAA	Flucloxacillin sodium	Flucloxacillin sodium	Infections	41,702
Betnovate 0.1% ointment 1304000F0BBAEBA	Betnovate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	41,699
Sitagliptin 25mg tablets 0601023X0AAACAC	Sitagliptin	Sitagliptin	Endocrine System	41,668
Betamethasone 0.1% ear/eye/nose drops 1104010D0AAAGAG	Betamethasone sodium phosphate (Ear/Eye/Nasal)	Betamethasone sodium phosphate	Eye	41,459
Tildiem LA 200 capsules 0206020C0BBAEAX	Tildiem	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	41,425
Sirdupla 25micrograms/dose / 250micrograms/dose inhaler 0302000N0BFABBG	Sirdupla	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	41,322
Meloxicam 7.5mg tablets 1001010AAAAAAAA	Meloxicam	Meloxicam	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	41,257
Vensir XL 75mg capsules 0403040W0BGAAAD	Vensir	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	41,209
BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900608	BD Viva hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	41,208
Mirtazapine 45mg orodispersible tablets 0403040X0AAAMAM	Mirtazapine	Mirtazapine	Central Nervous System	41,130
Dabigatran etexilate 110mg capsules 0208020X0AAABAB	Dabigatran etexilate	Dabigatran etexilate	Cardiovascular System	40,932
Tolterodine 4mg modified-release capsules 0704020N0AAACAC	Tolterodine	Tolterodine	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	40,921
Colecalciferol 400unit / Calcium carbonate 1.5g efferv tab 0906040G0AACBCB	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	40,822
Sodium feredetate (iron 27.5mg/5ml) oral solution sugar free 0901011W0AAAAAA	Sodium feredetate	Sodium feredetate	Nutrition and Blood	40,770
Tegretol 100mg tablets 0408010C0BBAAAB	Tegretol	Carbamazepine	Central Nervous System	40,763
Tildiem 60mg modified-release tablets 0206020C0BBAAAA	Tildiem	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	40,722
Brinzolamide 10mg/ml / Timolol 5mg/ml eye drops 1106000AJAAAAAA	Brinzolamide/timolol	Brinzolamide and timolol	Eye	40,612
Montelukast 4mg chewable tablets sugar free 0303020G0AAACAC	Montelukast	Montelukast	Respiratory System	40,444

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.