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
Risperidone 250microgram tablets 040201030AAATAT	Risperidone (Systemic)	Risperidone	Central Nervous System	16,188
NovoRapid FlexTouch 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled pens 0601011A0BBAEAC	Insulin NovoRapid	Insulin aspart	Endocrine System	16,173
Sebco ointment 1305020V0BCAAAA	Sebco	Cocois	Skin	16,155
Sandrena 500microgram gel sachets 0604011G0BPAABI	Sandrena	Estradiol	Endocrine System	16,134
Xalatan 50micrograms/ml eye drops 1106000L0BBAAAA	Xalatan	Latanoprost	Eye	16,132
Mercaptopurine 50mg tablets 0801030L0AAAAAA	Mercaptopurine	Mercaptopurine	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	16,101
Flaminal Forte gel dressing 20031700015	Flaminal Forte gel dressing	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	16,092
Doublebase Dayleve gel 130201000BBLACA	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	16,088
Evolve Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free 21300000176	Evolve Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	16,070
Sodium valproate 200mg modified-release tablets 0408010W0AAAZAZ	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	16,060
YES VM vaginal moisturiser tube 21230000119	YES VM vaginal moisturiser tube	Vaginal Moisturisers	Appliances	16,060
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic shampoo 1309000C0BJAAAN	T/Gel Neutrogena	Coal tar	Skin	16,038
Concerta XL 54mg tablets 0404000M0BDAFAR	Concerta	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	16,032
Omnican Fine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/31gauge 21010900738	Omnican Fine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 4mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	16,004
Mepore dressing 7cm x 8cm 20030100074	Mepore dressing 7cm x 8cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	16,002
Sondate XL 200mg tablets 0402010ABBCABAW	Sondate	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	15,991
Zelleta 75microgram tablets 0703021Q0BHAAAA	Zelleta	Desogestrel	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	15,988
Nifedipress MR 20 tablets (Dexcel-Pharma) 0206020R0CBABAR	Nifedipress	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	15,984
Hyoscine 1mg/72hours transdermal patches 0406000A0AAADAD	Hyoscine	Hyoscine	Central Nervous System	15,956
Levocetirizine 5mg tablets 0304010ACAAAAAA	Levocetirizine	Levocetirizine	Respiratory System	15,951
Crotamiton 10% cream 1303000I0AAAAAA	Crotamiton	Crotamiton	Skin	15,941
GlucoRx HCT Ketone testing strips 0601060W0BEAAA0	GlucoRx (Reagent) (Ketone)	Ketone blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	15,918
Co-dydramol 30mg/500mg tablets 0407010N0AAAIAI	Co-dydramol	Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	15,909
Salazopyrin 500mg tablets 0105010E0BBAAAA	Salazopyrin	Sulfasalazine	Gastro-Intestinal System	15,870
Nifedipine 10mg modified-release capsules 0206020R0AAAMAM	Nifedipine	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	15,869

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.