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
Resource ThickenUp Clear powder 0913161A0BEAAAA	Resource powder thickener - gum based	Powder thickener - gum based (0913161)	Nutrition and Blood	21,233
Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg modified-release capsules 0206010K0AAAPAP	Isosorbide mononitrate	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	21,209
Senna 15mg tablets 0106020M0AAAPAP	Senna	Senna	Gastro-Intestinal System	21,165
Ikervis 1mg/ml eye drops emulsion 0.3ml unit dose 1104020AEBBAAAA	Ikervis	Ciclosporin (Eye Anti Inflammatory)	Eye	21,143
Tiotropium bromide 18microgram inhalation pdr caps with dev 0301020Q0AAAAAA	Tiotropium bromide	Tiotropium bromide	Respiratory System	21,089
Medikinet XL 10mg capsules 0404000M0BGADAU	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	21,077
Solaraze 3% gel 1308010W0BBAAAA	Solaraze	Diclofenac sodium	Skin	21,032
Lamictal 100mg tablets 0408010H0BBABAA	Lamictal	Lamotrigine	Central Nervous System	20,912
Pyridoxine 50mg tablets 0906024N0AAAIAI	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Nutrition and Blood	20,882
Citalopram 40mg/ml oral drops sugar free 0403030Z0AAAAAA	Citalopram hydrochloride	Citalopram hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	20,864
Co-beneldopa 12.5mg/50mg dispersible tablets sugar free 0409010K0AAAMAM	Co-beneldopa	Co-beneldopa (Benserazide/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	20,846
Budesonide 64micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010I0AAAFAF	Budesonide (Nasal)	Budesonide	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	20,828
InVita D3 25,000units/1ml oral solution 0906040G0DFAADH	InVita D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	20,806
Steri-strip skin closure strips 6mm x 75mm 20140000101	Steri-strip skin closure strips 6mm x 75mm	Skin Closure Strips, Sterile	Dressings	20,806
Saliveze mouth spray 21210000024	Saliveze mouth spray	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	20,738
Elocon 0.1% ointment 1304000Y0BBABBA	Elocon	Mometasone furoate	Skin	20,732
Cinchocaine 0.5% / Hydrocortisone 0.5% ointment 0107020J0AAAEAE	Hydrocortisone compound preparations	Hydrocortisone	Gastro-Intestinal System	20,716
Concerta XL 36mg tablets 0404000M0BDABAN	Concerta	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	20,715
Fluticasone 250mcg/dose / Salmeterol 25mcg/dose inh CFC free 0302000N0AABGBG	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	20,688
Mupirocin 2% nasal ointment 1202030R0AAAAAA	Mupirocin (Nasal)	Mupirocin	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	20,680
Lacosamide 50mg tablets 0408010AHAAAAAA	Lacosamide	Lacosamide	Central Nervous System	20,664
Olive oil ear drops (Alissa) 21012500106	Olive oil ear drops (Alissa)	Other Appliances	Appliances	20,618
Apidra 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled SoloStar pens 0601011P0BBAEAC	Insulin Apidra	Insulin glulisine	Endocrine System	20,606
Metronidazole 0.75% cream 1310012K0AAAXAX	Metronidazole (Topical)	Metronidazole	Skin	20,600
Dapagliflozin 5mg / Metformin 1g tablets 0601023ALAAABAB	Dapagliflozin/metformin	Dapagliflozin/metformin	Endocrine System	20,583

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.