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
Spironolactone 50mg/5ml oral solution 0202030S0AACPCP	Spironolactone	Spironolactone	Cardiovascular System	211
Survimed OPD HN liquid 0914032B0BDAAAC	Survimed tube feed 1.3 kcal/ml peptide based	Tube feed 1.3 kcal/ml peptide based (0914032)	Nutrition and Blood	211
Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 11.1cm x 12.7cm oval 20032400002	Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic dressing 11.1cm x 12.7cm oval	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	211
Triamcinolone hexacetonide 20mg/1ml inj ampoules 1001022Y0AAADAD	Triamcinolone hexacetonide	Triamcinolone hexacetonide	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	211
Tryptophan 500mg capsules 0403040S0AAAIAI	Tryptophan	Tryptophan	Central Nervous System	211
ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) thigh length closed toe with regular top band 21270000770	ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) thigh length closed toe with regular top band	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	210
Arava 20mg tablets 1001030L0BBABAB	Arava	Leflunomide	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	210
Benadryl Allergy Relief Plus Decongestant capsules 0304010A0BCABAC	Benadryl (Acrivastine)	Acrivastine	Respiratory System	210
Equazen eye q family capsules 091200000BEJYFS	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0912000	Other health supplement preparations	Nutrition and Blood	210
Hydrocortisone 1mg granules in capsules for opening 0603020J0AACYCY	Hydrocortisone (Systemic)	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	210
Moderma Flex ileostomy bag with filter, SoftFlex skin barrier & Lock 'n' Roll closure, maxi 15-55mm 23600106269	Moderma Flex ileostomy bag with filter, SoftFlex skin barrier & Lock 'n' Roll closure, maxi 15-55mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	210
Pentazocine 25mg tablets 0407020T0AAABAB	Pentazocine hydrochloride	Pentazocine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	210
Piriteze Allergy 10mg tablets 0304010I0BFAAAA	Piriteze	Cetirizine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	210
Prosys catheter retaining strap short 22800958004	Prosys catheter retaining strap short	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	210
Sodium citrate 4g oral powder sachets 0704030J0AAAHAH	Sodium citrate (Systemic)	Sodium citrate	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	210
Tubigrip bandage 6.25cm size B 20090000211	Tubigrip bandage 6.25cm size B	Stockinette	Dressings	210
Adalat LA 60mg tablets 0206020R0BBAIAP	Adalat	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	209
Atovaquone 750mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0504080A0AAABAB	Atovaquone	Atovaquone	Infections	209
Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months 20090000865	Comfifast Easywrap stockinette vest long sleeve 6-24 months	Stockinette	Dressings	209
Comfifast MultiStretch 2-way stretch stockinette 17.5cm 20090001040	Comfifast MultiStretch 2-way stretch stockinette 17.5cm	Stockinette	Dressings	209
D-mine Infset subcutaneous drug delivery device 80cm tubing 8mm needle 28gauge 21012600177	D-mine Infset subcutaneous drug delivery device 80cm tubing 8mm needle 28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	209
Diclofenac 12.5mg suppositories 1001010C0AAABAB	Diclofenac sodium (Systemic)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	209
Forticreme Complete dessert chocolate 0913011J0BEABAA	Forticreme RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based)	RtS 1.4 - 2 kcal/g dessert style (milk based) (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	209
Glyceryl trinitrate 0.2% ointment 0107040A0AAAWAW	Glyceryl trinitrate (Haemorrhoids)	Glyceryl trinitrate	Gastro-Intestinal System	209
Hydroxycarbamide 500mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0801050P0AAAEAE	Hydroxycarbamide	Hydroxycarbamide	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	209

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.