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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lisinopril 10mg tablets
0205051L0AAACAC
|
Lisinopril | Lisinopril | Cardiovascular System | 468,825 |
|
Co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets
0407010F0AAAHAH
|
Co-codamol | Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) | Central Nervous System | 459,960 |
|
Apixaban 2.5mg tablets
0208020Z0AAAAAA
|
Apixaban | Apixaban | Cardiovascular System | 458,954 |
|
FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor
21480000101
|
FreeStyle Libre 2 Sensor | Detection Sensor Interstitial Fluid/Gluc | Appliances | 457,996 |
|
Candesartan 8mg tablets
0205052C0AAACAC
|
Candesartan cilexetil | Candesartan cilexetil | Cardiovascular System | 456,944 |
|
Ferrous fumarate 210mg tablets
0901011F0AAAEAE
|
Ferrous fumarate | Ferrous fumarate | Nutrition and Blood | 444,064 |
|
Aspirin 75mg tablets
0209000A0AAAJAJ
|
Aspirin (Antiplatelet) | Aspirin | Cardiovascular System | 443,974 |
|
Senna 7.5mg tablets
0106020M0AAACAC
|
Senna | Senna | Gastro-Intestinal System | 443,165 |
|
Lisinopril 20mg tablets
0205051L0AAADAD
|
Lisinopril | Lisinopril | Cardiovascular System | 440,834 |
|
Fexofenadine 180mg tablets
0304010E0AAABAB
|
Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Respiratory System | 436,282 |
|
Sitagliptin 100mg tablets
0601023X0AAAAAA
|
Sitagliptin | Sitagliptin | Endocrine System | 430,598 |
|
Doxazosin 4mg tablets
0205040D0AAACAC
|
Doxazosin mesilate (Hypertension) | Doxazosin mesilate | Cardiovascular System | 425,711 |
|
Spironolactone 25mg tablets
0202030S0AAATAT
|
Spironolactone | Spironolactone | Cardiovascular System | 421,393 |
|
Glyceryl trinitrate 400micrograms/dose pump sublingual spray
0206010F0AACICI
|
Glyceryl trinitrate (Angina) | Glyceryl trinitrate | Cardiovascular System | 420,080 |
|
Latanoprost 50micrograms/ml eye drops
1106000L0AAAAAA
|
Latanoprost | Latanoprost | Eye | 414,308 |
|
Cetirizine 10mg tablets
0304010I0AAAAAA
|
Cetirizine hydrochloride | Cetirizine hydrochloride | Respiratory System | 412,820 |
|
Citalopram 40mg tablets
0403030D0AAACAC
|
Citalopram hydrobromide | Citalopram hydrobromide | Central Nervous System | 403,624 |
|
Rosuvastatin 5mg tablets
0212000AAAAADAD
|
Rosuvastatin calcium | Rosuvastatin calcium | Cardiovascular System | 403,012 |
|
Duloxetine 60mg gastro-resistant capsules
0403040Y0AAABAB
|
Duloxetine hydrochloride (Antidepressant) | Duloxetine hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 402,906 |
|
Empagliflozin 10mg tablets
0601023ANAAAAAA
|
Empagliflozin | Empagliflozin | Endocrine System | 399,422 |
|
Metformin 1g modified-release tablets
0601022B0AAAVAV
|
Metformin hydrochloride | Metformin hydrochloride | Endocrine System | 396,970 |
|
Desogestrel 75microgram tablets
0703021Q0AAAAAA
|
Desogestrel | Desogestrel | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders | 394,249 |
|
Gliclazide 80mg tablets
0601021M0AAAAAA
|
Gliclazide | Gliclazide | Endocrine System | 389,504 |
|
Amitriptyline 25mg tablets
0403010B0AAAHAH
|
Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Amitriptyline hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 386,112 |
|
Lercanidipine 10mg tablets
0206020L0AAAAAA
|
Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Lercanidipine hydrochloride | Cardiovascular System | 379,850 |
Why monitor BNF codes?
Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.
Understand demand drivers
Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.