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
Acidex Advance oral suspension aniseed 0101021B0BQACAL	Acidex (Alginic acid)	Alginic acid compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	23,171
Haloperidol 5mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 0402010J0AAACAC	Haloperidol	Haloperidol	Central Nervous System	23,108
Marol 200mg modified-release tablets (Teva) 040702040BNADAE	Marol	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	23,094
Colecalciferol 400unit / Calcium carbonate 1.5g tablets 0906040G0AABSBS	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	23,061
Salts adhesive remover spray 23154101508	Salts adhesive remover spray	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	22,990
Flexitol 10% Urea cream 21220000117	Flexitol 10% Urea cream	Emollients	Appliances	22,955
Calcium carbonate 1.5g chewable tablets sugar free 0905011D0AAAKAK	Calcium carbonate (Supplements)	Calcium carbonate	Nutrition and Blood	22,910
Amoxicillin 250mg capsules 0501013B0AAAAAA	Amoxicillin	Amoxicillin	Infections	22,819
Carmellose 0.5% eye drops (Alissa) 21300000123	Carmellose 0.5% eye drops (Alissa)	Eye Products	Appliances	22,797
Diclofenac sodium 3% gel 1308010W0AAAAAA	Diclofenac sodium (Actinac Keratosis)	Diclofenac sodium	Skin	22,781
Adex gel 21220000282	Adex gel	Emollients	Appliances	22,686
Bevespi Aerosphere 7.2microg / 5microg/dose pressurised inh 0301040AABBAAAA	Bevespi	Glycopyrronium/formoterol	Respiratory System	22,667
Lumigan 300micrograms/ml eye drops 0.4ml unit dose 1106000AFBBACAC	Lumigan	Bimatoprost	Eye	22,660
Colecalciferol 200unit / Calcium carbonate 1.25g chew tab 0906040G0AABUBU	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	22,597
Adapalene 0.1% cream 1306010H0AAABAB	Adapalene	Adapalene	Skin	22,577
Micralax Micro-enema 5ml 0106040R0BBAAAF	Micralax	Sodium citrate (Rectal)	Gastro-Intestinal System	22,510
Estradot 50micrograms/24hours patches 0604011G0BUAEBL	Estradot	Estradiol	Endocrine System	22,495
Longtec 5mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBEAAAK	Longtec	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	22,439
Nutilis Clear powder 0913161A0BCAAAC	Nutilis powder thickener - gum based	Powder thickener - gum based (0913161)	Nutrition and Blood	22,429
Amisulpride 50mg tablets 0402010A0AAABAB	Amisulpride	Amisulpride	Central Nervous System	22,428
Vencarm XL 75mg capsules 0403040W0CCABAD	Vencarm	Venlafaxine	Central Nervous System	22,410
GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge 21010900804	GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 6mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	22,380
Linaclotide 290microgram capsules 0106070B0AAAAAA	Linaclotide	Linaclotide	Gastro-Intestinal System	22,378
Sodium valproate 300mg modified-release tablets 0408010W0AAA1A1	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	22,378
Ring pessary 1.25cm thick, 50-80mm diameter, PVC 21011200250	Ring pessary 1.25cm thick, 50-80mm diameter, PVC	Other Appliances	Appliances	22,365

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.