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BNF presentation directory
Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.
| Presentation | Product | Chemical substance | Chapter | Items dispensed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Glucophage SR 500mg tablets
0601022B0BBACAS
|
Glucophage | Metformin hydrochloride | Endocrine System | 40,410 |
|
Cetraben ointment
21220000239
|
Cetraben ointment | Emollients | Appliances | 40,265 |
|
Glucose 40% oral gel
0601040I0AAADAD
|
Glucose (Hypoglycaemia) | Glucose | Endocrine System | 40,223 |
|
Kliovance tablets
0604011L0BRAABA
|
Kliovance | Estradiol with progestogen | Endocrine System | 40,219 |
|
White soft paraffin 50% / Liquid paraffin 50% ointment
130201000AAA6A6
|
Generic compound emollients | Other emollient preparations | Skin | 40,194 |
|
Vortioxetine 10mg tablets
0403040ABAAABAB
|
Vortioxetine | Vortioxetine | Central Nervous System | 39,976 |
|
Depakote 500mg gastro-resistant tablets
0402030Q0BBABAB
|
Depakote (Bipolar) | Valproic acid | Central Nervous System | 39,936 |
|
Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free
1203010E0AAAAAA
|
Benzydamine hydrochloride (Mouthwash) | Benzydamine hydrochloride | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx | 39,934 |
|
Azithromycin 500mg tablets
0501050A0AAADAD
|
Azithromycin | Azithromycin | Infections | 39,522 |
|
Beclometasone 100microg/Formoterol 6microg/dose inh CFC free
0302000C0AABXBX
|
Beclometasone dipropionate (Inhalation) | Beclometasone dipropionate | Respiratory System | 39,522 |
|
Amisulpride 200mg tablets
0402010A0AAAAAA
|
Amisulpride | Amisulpride | Central Nervous System | 39,371 |
|
Dulaglutide 1.5mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled disposable devices
0601023AQAAABAB
|
Dulaglutide | Dulaglutide | Endocrine System | 39,324 |
|
Adizem-XL 240mg capsules
0206020C0BFAIAW
|
Adizem-SR | Diltiazem hydrochloride | Cardiovascular System | 39,260 |
|
Kliofem tablets
0604011L0BIAAAK
|
Kliofem | Estradiol with progestogen | Endocrine System | 39,244 |
|
Epimax moisturising cream
21220000321
|
Epimax moisturising cream | Emollients | Appliances | 39,125 |
|
Paracetamol 250mg/5ml oral suspension
0407010H0AAACAC
|
Paracetamol | Paracetamol | Central Nervous System | 39,008 |
|
Desloratadine 5mg tablets
0304010ABAAAAAA
|
Desloratadine | Desloratadine | Respiratory System | 38,928 |
|
Co-codamol 8mg/500mg effervescent tablets
0407010F0AAACAC
|
Co-codamol | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Central Nervous System | 38,873 |
|
Cerazette 75microgram tablets
0703021Q0BBAAAA
|
Cerazette | Desogestrel | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders | 38,868 |
|
Timolol 1mg/g gel eye drops 0.4g unit dose preservative free
1106000Z0AAASAS
|
Timolol (Eye) | Timolol | Eye | 38,841 |
|
Valproic acid 500mg gastro-resistant tablets
0402030Q0AAABAB
|
Valproic acid (Bipolar) | Valproic acid | Central Nervous System | 38,823 |
|
Sinemet Plus 25mg/100mg tablets
0409010N0BBACAB
|
Sinemet | Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa) | Central Nervous System | 38,820 |
|
Doxazosin 4mg modified-release tablets
0205040D0AAAQAQ
|
Doxazosin mesilate (Hypertension) | Doxazosin mesilate | Cardiovascular System | 38,745 |
|
Levothyroxine sodium 12.5microgram tablets
0602010V0AAGHGH
|
Levothyroxine sodium | Levothyroxine sodium | Endocrine System | 38,633 |
|
Alfacalcidol 1microgram capsules
0906040B0AAABAB
|
Alfacalcidol | Alfacalcidol | Nutrition and Blood | 38,540 |
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