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
Naftidrofuryl 100mg capsules 0206040AEAAAAAA	Naftidrofuryl	Naftidrofuryl oxalate	Cardiovascular System	33,523
Sinemet 12.5mg/50mg tablets 0409010N0BBAGAD	Sinemet	Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	33,501
Alverine 60mg capsules 0102000A0AAAAAA	Alverine citrate	Alverine citrate	Gastro-Intestinal System	33,489
Sevodyne 5micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BMAAAH	Sevodyne	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	33,349
Epilim 500 gastro-resistant tablets 0408010W0BBACAD	Epilim	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	33,325
Olmesartan medoxomil 10mg tablets 0205052B0AAAAAA	Olmesartan medoxomil	Olmesartan medoxomil	Cardiovascular System	33,320
Coracten SR 10mg capsules 0206020R0BGABAM	Coracten	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	33,133
Baclofen 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 1002020C0AAABAB	Baclofen	Baclofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	32,999
Co-careldopa 25mg/100mg modified-release tablets 0409010N0AAAGAG	Co-careldopa	Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	32,976
Aqueous cream 130201100AAAMAM	Generic compound preparation BNF 1302011	Emollient bath and shower preparations	Skin	32,834
Co-amilofruse 5mg/40mg tablets 0202040B0AAAAAA	Co-amilofruse	Co-amilofruse (Amiloride hydrochloride/frusemide)	Cardiovascular System	32,828
Sodium chloride 0.9% neb liq 2.5ml unit dose ampoules 1202020L0AACCCC	Sodium chloride (Nasal)	Sodium chloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	32,813
Xailin 0.2% eye gel 21300000704	Xailin 0.2% eye gel	Eye Products	Appliances	32,589
Celluvisc 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose 1108010D0BCABAD	Celluvisc	Carmellose sodium	Eye	32,567
Fortisip Compact Protein liquid (9 flavours) 0913011W0BBABAB	Fortisip RtS 2.4 kcal/ml m/sk lower volume, higher protein	RtS 2.4 kcal/ml m/sk lower volume, higher protein (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	32,491
Canesten HC cream 1304000V0CHABCI	Canesten (hydrocortisone)	Hydrocortisone	Skin	32,467
MST Continus 10mg tablets 0407020Q0BBAAAK	MST Continus	Morphine sulfate	Central Nervous System	32,381
Trospium chloride 20mg tablets 0704020Z0AAAAAA	Trospium chloride (Urine Incontinence)	Trospium chloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	32,372
Ivabradine 7.5mg tablets 0206030Y0AAABAB	Ivabradine	Ivabradine	Cardiovascular System	32,289
Coracten XL 60mg capsules 0206020R0BGADBF	Coracten	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	32,205
Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets 0105010B0BCACAI	Pentasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	32,055
Metformin 750mg modified-release tablets 0601022B0AAATAT	Metformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride	Endocrine System	32,021
Carvedilol 25mg tablets 020400080AAACAC	Carvedilol	Carvedilol	Cardiovascular System	31,997
Aveeno body wash 190205500BCMVA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	31,960
Salbutamol 5mg/2.5ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials 0301011R0AABDBD	Salbutamol	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	31,940

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.