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
Victanyl 75micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BMACAG	Victanyl	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	103
Voltarol 75mg/3ml solution for injection ampoules 1001010C0BBACAA	Voltarol (Systemic)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	103
White soft paraffin 15% / Liquid paraffin 6% cream 130201000AADLDL	Generic compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	103
Xarelto 2.5mg tablets 0208020Y0BBADAD	Xarelto	Rivaroxaban	Cardiovascular System	103
Zeyzelf 9.5mg/24hours twice weekly transdermal patches 0411000E0BLABAG	Zeyzelf	Rivastigmine	Central Nervous System	103
Admelog 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml cartridges 0601011L0BEAAAC	Insulin Admelog	Insulin Lispro	Endocrine System	102
Afex high receptacle sheath 22902199026	Afex high receptacle sheath	Urinal Systems	Incontinence Appliances	102
Assura Inspire colostomy bag with filter, midi soft cover 30mm 23351003712	Assura Inspire colostomy bag with filter, midi soft cover 30mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	102
Balance ring pessary size 2, 57mm diameter, silicone with support/folding 21012600126	Balance ring pessary size 2, 57mm diameter, silicone with support/folding	Other Appliances	Appliances	102
Colecalciferol 5,000units/5ml oral solution 0906040G0AABNBN	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	102
DermaSilk gloves large adult 20200000117	DermaSilk gloves large adult	Silk Garments	Dressings	102
Durafiber Ag dressing 20cm x 30cm rectangular 20031700191	Durafiber Ag dressing 20cm x 30cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	102
Edicil MR 30mg tablets 0601021M0BGAAAM	Edicil	Gliclazide	Endocrine System	102
Grip-Lok Foley catheter securement device (3400LFC) 21012200123	Grip-Lok Foley catheter securement device (3400LFC)	Other Appliances	Appliances	102
Mepilex Border Ag dressing 10cm x 20cm 20030900152	Mepilex Border Ag dressing 10cm x 20cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	102
Midrid 325mg/65mg capsules 0407010ACBBAAAA	Midrid	Isometheptene mucate	Central Nervous System	102
Nardil 15mg tablets 0403020M0BBAAAA	Nardil	Phenelzine sulfate	Central Nervous System	102
NovaLife 1 soft convex colostomy bag midi opaque 15-24mm 23350703803	NovaLife 1 soft convex colostomy bag midi opaque 15-24mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	102
P-Sure sheath 40mm 22302953061	P-Sure sheath 40mm	Incontinence Sheaths	Incontinence Appliances	102
Posaconazole 100mg gastro-resistant tablets 0502010A0AAABAB	Posaconazole	Posaconazole	Infections	102
Provox XL voice prosthesis cleaning brush 20050600006	Provox XL voice prosthesis cleaning brush	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	102
Puradex 1mg/ml eye drops 1104010I0BKAAAU	Puradex	Dexamethasone	Eye	102
Safe-T-Lance Plus lancets 1.4mm/25gauge 21010900947	Safe-T-Lance Plus lancets 1.4mm/25gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	102
SenSura colostomy bag with dual filter, maxi soft cover 30mm 23351003801	SenSura colostomy bag with dual filter, maxi soft cover 30mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	102
Tegaderm IV Advanced dressing 8.5cm x 11.5cm 20030100184	Tegaderm IV Advanced dressing 8.5cm x 11.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	102

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.