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
NovaLife 2 two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag maxi 43mm opaque 23940709819	NovaLife 2 two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag maxi 43mm opaque	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	159
Option low profile s/convex ileo bag + fltr & soft covering to both sides, midi 40mm plateau 15-40mm 23603356308	Option low profile s/convex ileo bag + fltr & soft covering to both sides, midi 40mm plateau 15-40mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	159
Pentazocine 50mg capsules 0407020T0AAAAAA	Pentazocine hydrochloride	Pentazocine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	159
Rizmoic 200microgram tablets 0106060C0BBAAAA	Rizmoic	Naldemedine	Gastro-Intestinal System	159
Salicylic acid 10% ointment in a base 1307000M0AABVBV	Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses)	Salicylic acid	Skin	159
Shortec 10mg/ml concentrate oral solution 0407020ADBJAHAB	Shortec	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	159
Suprasorb P sensitive non border dressing 10cm x 10cm 20033000081	Suprasorb P sensitive non border dressing 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	159
Uriplan sterile leg bag direct inlet 350ml 22500505000	Uriplan sterile leg bag direct inlet 350ml	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	159
Welland Aura Plus soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 13mm-35mm clear 23605906225	Welland Aura Plus soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, midi 13mm-35mm clear	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	159
Xerotin spray 21210000003	Xerotin spray	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	159
Axalid 150mg capsules 0408010AEBFAEAE	Axalid	Pregabalin	Central Nervous System	158
Biatain Silicone Ag dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm 20030900263	Biatain Silicone Ag dressing 12.5cm x 12.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	158
Co-fluampicil 250mg/250mg capsules 0501013L0AAAAAA	Co-fluampicil	Co-fluampicil(Flucloxacillin/ampicillin)	Infections	158
Coal tar 40% bath emulsion 1305020C0AAABAB	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	158
Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system stomahesive flexible flange 38mm 23944809616	Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system stomahesive flexible flange 38mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	158
Contiform vaginal insert for female stress incontinence replacement pack small 22853498001	Contiform vaginal insert for female stress incontinence replacement pack small	Insert For Female Stress Incont	Incontinence Appliances	158
Dexamethasone (base) 3.8mg/1ml solution for injection vials 0603020H0AAALAL	Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (Parenteral)	Dexamethasone sodium phosphate	Endocrine System	158
Durafiber Ag dressing 2cm x 45cm rectangular 20031700187	Durafiber Ag dressing 2cm x 45cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	158
Eucreas 50mg/850mg tablets 0601023Z0BBABAB	Eucreas	Metformin hydrochloride/vildagliptin	Endocrine System	158
Inegy 10mg/40mg tablets 0212000ACBBABAB	Inegy	Simvastatin and ezetimibe	Cardiovascular System	158
Juzo Compression Wrap calf 21270002106	Juzo Compression Wrap calf	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	158
Lanreotide 90mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled syringes 0803043P0AAAFAF	Lanreotide	Lanreotide	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	158
Libra leg bag holder small 22802088006	Libra leg bag holder small	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	158
Lidocaine 0.33%/Cetylpyridinium chlor 0.1% oromucosal gel SF 1203010Q0AAACAC	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Mouthwash)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	158
Medipore + Pads dressing 5cm x 7.2cm 20030100112	Medipore + Pads dressing 5cm x 7.2cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	158

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.