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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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.

Presentation	Product	Chemical substance	Chapter	Items dispensed
ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) armsleeve with top band standard 21270000159	ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) armsleeve with top band standard	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	23
ActiLymph class 2 (23-32mmHg) thigh length open toe with wide top band 21270000165	ActiLymph class 2 (23-32mmHg) thigh length open toe with wide top band	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	23
Adrenaline (base) 1mg/10ml (1 in 10,000) dilute inj pfs 0207030A0AAABAB	Adrenaline (Parenteral)	Adrenaline	Cardiovascular System	23
Allergenics emollient cream 130201000BBIUA0	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	23
Almogran 12.5mg tablets 0407041B0BBAAAA	Almogran	Almotriptan	Central Nervous System	23
Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner regular XX large 21200000099	Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner regular XX large	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	23
Altiven class 2 (23-32mmHg) made to measure tights closed toe 21270000543	Altiven class 2 (23-32mmHg) made to measure tights closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	23
Apollo BV Pen hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21012600209	Apollo BV Pen hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	23
Ashton & Parsons Teething Powders oral powder sachets 0102000D0BCAAAF	Ashton & Parsons	Compound antispasmodic preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	23
Assura Inspire Seal convex ileostomy bag with filter and Hide-Away outlet, maxi opaque 28mm 23601006276	Assura Inspire Seal convex ileostomy bag with filter and Hide-Away outlet, maxi opaque 28mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	23
Assura two piece ostomy system colostomy bag maxi opaque 40mm 23941009465	Assura two piece ostomy system colostomy bag maxi opaque 40mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	23
Assura two piece ostomy system colostomy bag maxi opaque 50mm 23941009466	Assura two piece ostomy system colostomy bag maxi opaque 50mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	23
Assura two piece ostomy system urostomy bag maxi 60mm 23941009507	Assura two piece ostomy system urostomy bag maxi 60mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	23
Biatain Contact dressing 5cm x 7.5cm 20033000058	Biatain Contact dressing 5cm x 7.5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	23
Biatain-Ibu Non-Adhesive dressing 10cm x 22.5cm rectangular 20030600415	Biatain-Ibu Non-Adhesive dressing 10cm x 22.5cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	23
BioLife Vitamin D3 1,000unit tablets 0906040G0CRAABG	Biolife Vitamin D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	23
Biotrol Softima colostomy bag with filter 16-50mm transparent 23350453675	Biotrol Softima colostomy bag with filter 16-50mm transparent	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	23
Careline+ sterile leg bag with T tap short tube 350ml 22505055010	Careline+ sterile leg bag with T tap short tube 350ml	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	23
Ciclosporin 100mg/ml oral solution sugar free 0802020G0AAAGAG	Ciclosporin (Systemic)	Ciclosporin	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	23
CliniFast stockinette clava 6 months-5 years 20090000950	CliniFast stockinette clava 6 months-5 years	Stockinette	Dressings	23
Coal tar 10% ointment in a base 1305020C0AABSBS	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	23
Coban 2 Lite Comfort Foam Layer bandage 7.5cm x 2.7m 20020201120	Coban 2 Lite Comfort Foam Layer bandage 7.5cm x 2.7m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	23
Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system urostomy bag with tap, small 57mm clear 23944809553	Combihesive Natura two piece ostomy system urostomy bag with tap, small 57mm clear	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	23
Comfizz Level I female support briefs medium/large teal 23301023186	Comfizz Level I female support briefs medium/large teal	Belts	Stoma Appliances	23
Comfizz Level I support boxers with cup medium/large black 23301023284	Comfizz Level I support boxers with cup medium/large black	Belts	Stoma Appliances	23