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
Epiduo 0.1%/2.5% gel 1306010Z0BBAAAA	Epiduo	Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide	Skin	34,572
Efudix 5% cream 1308010Y0BBAAAA	Efudix (Sunscreen)	Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)	Skin	34,562
Amiloride 5mg tablets 0202030C0AAACAC	Amiloride hydrochloride	Amiloride hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	34,521
Ropinirole 1mg tablets 0409010H0AAABAB	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	34,512
FreeStyle Optium beta-ketone testing strips 0601060W0BCAAA0	FreeStyle Optium (Reagent)	Ketone blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	34,491
Ibandronic acid 150mg tablets 0606020W0AAADAD	Ibandronic acid	Ibandronic acid	Endocrine System	34,370
QV Gentle wash 21220000211	QV Gentle wash	Emollients	Appliances	34,334
Exception Handler Unspecified Item 190201000AABLBL	Generic compound preparation BNF 1902010	Other individually formulated bought in preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	34,309
CosmoCol Plain oral powder sachets 0106040M0BGAFAA	CosmoCol	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	34,305
Rifaximin 550mg tablets 0501070X0AAABAB	Rifaximin	Rifaximin	Infections	34,286
Spiolto Respimat 2.5microg/dose / 2.5microg/dose soln refill 0301040X0BBABAB	Spiolto Respimat	Tiotropium bromide/olodaterol	Respiratory System	34,277
Timolol 0.5% eye drops 1106000Z0AAABAB	Timolol (Eye)	Timolol	Eye	34,276
Mini-Wright peak flow meter standard range (3103388) 21120000130	Mini-Wright peak flow meter standard range (3103388)	Peak Flow Meters	Appliances	34,271
Ibuprofen 200mg tablets 1001010J0AAADAD	Ibuprofen (NSAID)	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	34,267
Leflunomide 20mg tablets 1001030L0AAABAB	Leflunomide	Leflunomide	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	34,115
Adcal 1500mg chewable tablets 0905011D0BHAAAK	Adcal	Calcium carbonate	Nutrition and Blood	33,888
Optive 0.5% eye drops 21300000300	Optive 0.5% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	33,868
Epilim 200 gastro-resistant tablets 0408010W0BBABAC	Epilim	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	33,832
Salazopyrin EN-Tabs 500mg 0105010E0BBABAB	Salazopyrin	Sulfasalazine	Gastro-Intestinal System	33,832
Movicol Plain oral powder 13.7g sachets 0106040M0BBADAA	Movicol	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	33,825
Calcipotriol 50microg/Betamethasone diprop 500microg/g foam 1305020D0AAAIAI	Calcipotriol	Calcipotriol	Skin	33,788
Enalapril 2.5mg tablets 0205051I0AAAAAA	Enalapril maleate	Enalapril maleate	Cardiovascular System	33,708
Lofepramine 70mg tablets 0403010R0AAAAAA	Lofepramine hydrochloride	Lofepramine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	33,682
Amiodarone 100mg tablets 0203020D0AAAAAA	Amiodarone hydrochloride	Amiodarone hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	33,593
Lidocaine 700mg medicated plasters 1502010J0AAELEL	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	33,568

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.