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
Paroxetine 40mg tablets 0403030P0AAALAL	Paroxetine hydrochloride	Paroxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	15,303
Difflam Oral Rinse 0.15% solution 1203010E0BBAAAA	Difflam (Mouthwash)	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15,269
Sodium valproate 100mg tablets 0408010W0AAABAB	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	15,267
AproDerm ointment 21220000286	AproDerm ointment	Emollients	Appliances	15,262
Dorzolamide 20mg/ml eye drops preservative free 1106000P0AAACAC	Dorzolamide	Dorzolamide	Eye	15,211
Isopropyl myristate 15% / Liquid paraffin 15% gel 130201000AACACA	Generic compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	15,196
Diethylamine salicylate 10% cream 1003020I0AAAAAA	Diethylamine salicylate	Diethylamine salicylate	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	15,190
NovoPen 6 hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up/range 1-60 unit blue 21012600159	NovoPen 6 hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up/range 1-60 unit blue	Other Appliances	Appliances	15,170
Glimepiride 3mg tablets 0601021A0AAACAC	Glimepiride	Glimepiride	Endocrine System	15,132
Buprenorphine 2mg sublingual tablets sugar free 0410030A0AAADAD	Buprenorphine (Opioid Dependance)	Buprenorphine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	15,126
Colecalciferol 3,200unit capsules 0906040G0AADFDF	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	15,126
Fentanyl 25micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0AAAEAE	Fentanyl	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	15,120
Ciprofloxacin 250mg tablets 0501120L0AAAAAA	Ciprofloxacin (Systemic)	Ciprofloxacin	Infections	15,093
Pentasa 2g modified-release granules sachets 0105010B0BCAFAT	Pentasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	15,053
Indometacin 50mg capsules 1001010K0AAABAB	Indometacin (Systemic)	Indometacin	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	15,034
Carbocisteine 750mg/10ml soln 10ml sachets sugar free 0307000J0AAAGAG	Carbocisteine	Carbocisteine	Respiratory System	14,988
Eurax 10% cream 1303000I0BBABAA	Eurax (Topical Local Antipruritic)	Crotamiton	Skin	14,986
Gentamicin 0.3% / Hydrocortisone acetate 1% ear drops 1201010G0AAACAC	Hydrocortisone acetate (Ear)	Hydrocortisone acetate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	14,985
Mebendazole 100mg/5ml oral suspension 0505010D0AAAAAA	Mebendazole	Mebendazole	Infections	14,977
Colecalciferol 50,000unit capsules 0906040G0AAEQEQ	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	14,975
Fenofibrate micronised 67mg capsules 0212000P0AAACAC	Fenofibrate	Fenofibrate	Cardiovascular System	14,971
Lisdexamfetamine 70mg capsules 0404000U0AAAFAF	Lisdexamfetamine	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	14,966
Evolve Carmellose 0.5% eye drops preservative free 21300000174	Evolve Carmellose 0.5% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	14,949
GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge 21010900805	GlucoRx FinePoint hypod insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	14,917
Appeel No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol 23150901504	Appeel No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	14,893

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.