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
Amantadine 100mg capsules 0409010B0AAAAAA	Amantadine hydrochloride (Parkinsonism)	Amantadine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	35,631
CosmoCol Paediatric oral powder 6.9g sachets 0106040M0BGADAB	CosmoCol	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	35,606
Adizem-XL 180mg capsules 0206020C0BFAHAV	Adizem-SR	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	35,561
Methylphenidate 10mg tablets 0404000M0AAAAAA	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	35,538
Sharpsafe disposal unit 4 litre 21010900462	Sharpsafe disposal unit 4 litre	Other Appliances	Appliances	35,429
Bimatoprost 300microg/Timolol 5mg/ml eye dps 0.4ml 1106000AIAAABAB	Timolol/bimatoprost	Timolol and bimatoprost	Eye	35,368
Duloxetine 40mg gastro-resistant capsules 0704020AAAAABAB	Duloxetine hydrochloride	Duloxetine hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	35,267
Azithromycin 250mg capsules 0501050A0AAAAAA	Azithromycin	Azithromycin	Infections	35,234
Fenofibrate micronised 267mg capsules 0212000P0AAADAD	Fenofibrate	Fenofibrate	Cardiovascular System	35,136
Cyanocobalamin 1mg modified-release tablets 0901020D0AAAHAH	Cyanocobalamin	Cyanocobalamin	Nutrition and Blood	35,107
Oilatum cream 130201000BBJPCD	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	35,098
Hydralazine 25mg tablets 0205010J0AAAGAG	Hydralazine hydrochloride	Hydralazine hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	35,095
Ketoprofen 2.5% gel 100302010AAAAAA	Ketoprofen (Topical)	Ketoprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	35,064
Clarithromycin 250mg tablets 0501050B0AAAAAA	Clarithromycin	Clarithromycin	Infections	35,057
Nasofan 50micrograms/dose aqueous nasal spray 1202010M0BCAAAC	Nasofan	Fluticasone propionate (Nasal)	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	35,051
Ivabradine 2.5mg tablets 0206030Y0AAACAC	Ivabradine	Ivabradine	Cardiovascular System	35,029
Oxybutynin 10mg modified-release tablets 0704020J0AAATAT	Oxybutynin (Systemic)	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	35,023
Tamsulosin 400microgram modified-release tablets 0704010U0AAABAB	Tamsulosin hydrochloride	Tamsulosin hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	34,936
Hyoscine butylbromide 20mg/1ml inj ampoules 0102000N0AAAAAA	Hyoscine butylbromide	Hyoscine butylbromide	Gastro-Intestinal System	34,889
Lantus 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges 0601012V0BBAAAA	Insulin Lantus	Insulin glargine	Endocrine System	34,860
Chlorphenamine 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0304010G0AAAPAP	Chlorphenamine maleate	Chlorphenamine maleate	Respiratory System	34,832
Humalog 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges 0601011L0BBACAC	Insulin Humalog	Insulin Lispro	Endocrine System	34,810
Acidex Advance oral suspension peppermint 0101021B0BQADAL	Acidex (Alginic acid)	Alginic acid compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	34,796
Diltiazem 60mg modified-release tablets 0206020C0AAAAAA	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	34,773
Depo-Medrone with Lidocaine inj 1ml vials 1001022K0BBAGAG	Depo-Medrone	Methylprednisolone acetate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	34,662

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.