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
Citanest 3% with Octapressin Dental 0.066units/2.2ml inj 1502010S0BBAJAJ	Citanest	Prilocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	35
Colecalciferol 3,000units/dose oral spray sugar free 0906040G0AAFLFL	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	35
Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag standard 45mm clear 23944809525	Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system ileostomy bag standard 45mm clear	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	35
Comfizz Level II waistband small/medium 23301023299	Comfizz Level II waistband small/medium	Belts	Stoma Appliances	35
Comfort sheath large 32mm 22302953007	Comfort sheath large 32mm	Incontinence Sheaths	Incontinence Appliances	35
Comprilan bandage 12cm x 5m 20020200877	Comprilan bandage 12cm x 5m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	35
Confidence BE soft convex colostomy bag with filter and overlap, large 13mm-25mm stone 23354103850	Confidence BE soft convex colostomy bag with filter and overlap, large 13mm-25mm stone	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	35
Confidence BE soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 38mm stone 23604106574	Confidence BE soft convex ileostomy bag with filter and overlap, standard 38mm stone	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	35
Confidence BE soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, large 13mm-38mm stone 23604106539	Confidence BE soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, large 13mm-38mm stone	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	35
Distaclor MR 375mg tablets 0501021A0BBAEAG	Distaclor	Cefaclor	Infections	35
DryMax Border dressing 10cm x 10cm 20033000296	DryMax Border dressing 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	35
Easifix bandage 15cm x 4m 20020200474	Easifix bandage 15cm x 4m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	35
Elave shampoo 130201100BBBCA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1302011	Emollient bath and shower preparations	Skin	35
Emtrix fungal nail treatment 21470100011	Emtrix fungal nail treatment	Dev For Fungal Nail Infections	Appliances	35
Enalapril 10mg/5ml oral suspension 0205051I0AACACA	Enalapril maleate	Enalapril maleate	Cardiovascular System	35
Esteem+ ileo bag+filter, ConvaTec Mouldable Technology & InvisiClose outlet, standard 40-50mm opaque 23604806261	Esteem+ ileo bag+filter, ConvaTec Mouldable Technology & InvisiClose outlet, standard 40-50mm opaque	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	35
Faecal collector 1 litre 22150101502	Faecal collector 1 litre	Faecal Collectors	Incontinence Appliances	35
FineTouch testing tips 0601060D0CVAAA0	Finetouch (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	35
Freevent XtraCare Mini HME filter cassette blue 20050600253	Freevent XtraCare Mini HME filter cassette blue	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	35
Galantamine 8mg tablets 0411000F0AAABAB	Galantamine	Galantamine	Central Nervous System	35
Glucoject hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/33gauge 21012600225	Glucoject hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/33gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	35
Golden Eye Antibiotic 1% eye ointment 1103010C0BJAAAD	Golden eye (Antibiotic)	Chloramphenicol	Eye	35
Granuflex (modified) dressing 15cm x 15cm square 20030400051	Granuflex (modified) dressing 15cm x 15cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	35
Granuflex Bordered dressing 10cm x 13cm triangular 20030400026	Granuflex Bordered dressing 10cm x 13cm triangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	35
Haddenham Star Cotton MTO class 1 (18-21mmHg) tights closed toe 21270002561	Haddenham Star Cotton MTO class 1 (18-21mmHg) tights closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	35

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.