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
Simpla G-Strap adult 22801008011	Simpla G-Strap adult	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	28,651
Dermatonics Once Heel Balm 21220000115	Dermatonics Once Heel Balm	Emollients	Appliances	28,623
CosmoCol Orange Lemon and Lime oral powder sachets 0106040M0BGAAAA	CosmoCol	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	28,601
Maxidex 0.1% eye drops 1104010I0BBAAAD	Maxidex	Dexamethasone	Eye	28,575
Humalog Mix25 KwikPen 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled pens 0601012F0BBAEAA	Insulin Humalog Mix	Biphasic insulin lispro	Endocrine System	28,518
Methylphenidate 5mg tablets 0404000M0AAAJAJ	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	28,516
Fluoxetine 20mg/5ml oral solution 0403030E0AAACAC	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Fluoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	28,445
Gedarel 20microgram/150microgram tablets 0703010E0BIAAAB	Gedarel (20/150mcg)	Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	28,365
Lotriderm cream 1304000D0BDABCA	Lotriderm	Betamethasone esters	Skin	28,325
Lidocaine 40mg/2ml (2%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AABEBE	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	28,268
Salmeterol 25micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free 0301011U0AAAHAH	Salmeterol	Salmeterol	Respiratory System	28,265
Oxybutynin 5mg modified-release tablets 0704020J0AAASAS	Oxybutynin (Systemic)	Oxybutynin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	28,208
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vacc inj 0.5ml vials 1404000L0AAABAB	Pneumococcal	Pneumococcal	Immunological Products and Vaccines	28,194
Sharpsguard disposal unit 5 litre 21010900466	Sharpsguard disposal unit 5 litre	Other Appliances	Appliances	28,178
Carbomer 0.2% eye gel (Medicom) 21300000712	Carbomer 0.2% eye gel (Medicom)	Eye Products	Appliances	28,163
Depakote 250mg gastro-resistant tablets 0402030Q0BBAAAA	Depakote (Bipolar)	Valproic acid	Central Nervous System	28,132
Medroxyprogesterone 10mg tablets 0604012M0AAAEAE	Medroxyprogest acetate (Hormone)	Medroxyprogesterone acetate	Endocrine System	28,114
QV cream 21220000210	QV cream	Emollients	Appliances	28,066
Pulmicort 200 Turbohaler 0302000K0BBAHAG	Pulmicort	Budesonide	Respiratory System	28,044
Co-codamol 15mg/500mg capsules 0407010F0AAAVAV	Co-codamol	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	28,039
Medikinet XL 20mg capsules 0404000M0BGAEAQ	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	28,023
Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release tablets 0403040W0AAAMAM	Venlafaxine	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	28,015
Melatonin 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0401010ADAACZCZ	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	28,007
Pamsvax XL 400microgram capsules (Actavis) 0704010U0BIAAAA	Pamsvax	Tamsulosin hydrochloride	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	27,999
Entresto 97mg/103mg tablets 0205052AEBBABAB	Entresto	Sacubitril/valsartan	Cardiovascular System	27,989

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.