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
Glyceryl trinitrate 0.4% rectal ointment 0107040A0AAAIAI	Glyceryl trinitrate (Haemorrhoids)	Glyceryl trinitrate	Gastro-Intestinal System	23,646
AproDerm barrier cream 23806558001	AproDerm barrier cream	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	23,639
ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser tube 21230000105	ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser tube	Vaginal Moisturisers	Appliances	23,631
Lacosamide 100mg tablets 0408010AHAAABAB	Lacosamide	Lacosamide	Central Nervous System	23,618
Nifedipress MR 10 tablets (Dexcel-Pharma) 0206020R0CBAAAE	Nifedipress	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	23,561
Capsaicin 0.025% cream 1003020AAAAABAB	Capsaicin	Capsaicin	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	23,527
Trihexyphenidyl 2mg tablets 0409020C0AAADAD	Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride	Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	23,461
Lisdexamfetamine 50mg capsules 0404000U0AAADAD	Lisdexamfetamine	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	23,446
Isosorbide mononitrate 50mg modified-release capsules 0206010K0AAAFAF	Isosorbide mononitrate	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	23,426
Dexcom One Sensor 21480000103	Dexcom One Sensor	Detection Sensor Interstitial Fluid/Gluc	Appliances	23,421
Nifedipine 10mg modified-release tablets 0206020R0AAAEAE	Nifedipine	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	23,399
Contour testing strips 0601060D0CLAAA0	Contour (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	23,393
Lenzetto 1.53mg/dose transdermal spray 0604011G0BWAABT	Lenzetto	Estradiol	Endocrine System	23,389
Rivastigmine 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches 0411000E0AAAGAG	Rivastigmine	Rivastigmine	Central Nervous System	23,359
Chlorpromazine 25mg tablets 0402010D0AAAIAI	Chlorpromazine hydrochloride	Chlorpromazine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	23,352
Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg tablets 0206010K0AAADAD	Isosorbide mononitrate	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	23,345
Nizatidine 150mg capsules 0103010N0AAAAAA	Nizatidine	Nizatidine	Gastro-Intestinal System	23,342
NovoMix 30 Penfill 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges 0601012W0BBAAAA	NovoMix	Biphasic insulin aspart	Endocrine System	23,330
Brillant AquaFlate all silicone catheter male 12Ch-24Ch 21020000950	Brillant AquaFlate all silicone catheter male 12Ch-24Ch	Catheters	Appliances	23,312
Simpla S2 non-drainable night drainage bag 22601006003	Simpla S2 non-drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	23,303
Equasym XL 20mg capsules 0404000M0BCAEAQ	Equasym	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	23,301
Omeprazole 10mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0103050P0AABUBU	Omeprazole	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	23,279
Semaglutide 14mg tablets 0601023AWAAADAD	Semaglutide	Semaglutide	Endocrine System	23,255
Diprosalic 0.05%/3% ointment 1304000D0BCAABB	Diprosalic	Betamethasone esters	Skin	23,234
Anusol cream 0107010Z0BCAAAE	Anusol	Zinc oxide	Gastro-Intestinal System	23,176

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.