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
Emulsifying ointment 1302010F0AAADAD	Emulsifying wax (Emollient)	Emulsifying wax	Skin	14,546
Millinette 20microgram/75microgram tablets 0703010E0BJAAAC	Millinette (20/75mcg)	Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	14,523
Goserelin 10.8mg implant pre-filled syringes 0803042K0AAABAB	Goserelin acetate	Goserelin acetate	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	14,514
Uriplan One MT drainable night drainage bag 22600506004	Uriplan One MT drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	14,481
Salbutamol 200micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler 0301011R0AAAQAQ	Salbutamol	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	14,465
Elvanse 70mg capsules 0404000U0BCABAF	Elvanse	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	14,462
Aripiprazole 30mg tablets 0402010ADAAACAC	Aripiprazole	Aripiprazole	Central Nervous System	14,459
Ozempic 0.25mg/0.19ml inj 1.5ml pre-filled pens 0601023AWBBAAAA	Ozempic	Semaglutide	Endocrine System	14,445
Isotard 60XL tablets 0206010K0BWAAAE	Isotard	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	14,435
Sondate XL 400mg tablets 0402010ABBCADAY	Sondate	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	14,434
Uro-Tainer Twin Suby G citric acid 3.23% catheter maintenance solution 21130000124	Uro-Tainer Twin Suby G citric acid 3.23% catheter maintenance solution	Catheter Maintenance Products	Appliances	14,430
Diclofenac 100mg suppositories 1001010C0AAACAC	Diclofenac sodium (Systemic)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	14,412
Doxycycline 50mg capsules 0501030I0AAAAAA	Doxycycline hyclate (Antibacterial)	Doxycycline hyclate	Infections	14,403
Dermax Therapeutic 0.5% shampoo 1309000L0BCAAAB	Dermax	Benzalkonium chloride	Skin	14,402
Erythromycin ethyl succinate 250mg/5ml susp sugar free 0501050H0AAAMAM	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Infections	14,389
Carbamazepine 100mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0408010C0AAAPAP	Carbamazepine	Carbamazepine	Central Nervous System	14,380
Prednisolone 5mg soluble tablets sugar free 0603020T0AABTBT	Prednisolone (Systemic)	Prednisolone	Endocrine System	14,367
Co-trimoxazole 160mg/800mg tablets 0501080D0AAAJAJ	Co-trimoxazole	Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)	Infections	14,366
Carbimazole 10mg tablets 0602020D0AAAYAY	Carbimazole	Carbimazole	Endocrine System	14,358
Erythromycin ethyl succinate 250mg/5ml oral suspension 0501050H0AAABAB	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Infections	14,353
Phyllocontin Continus 225mg tablets 0301030C0BCAAAE	Phyllocontin	Aminophylline hydrate	Respiratory System	14,349
Betnovate RD 0.025% ointment 1304000F0BBAHBB	Betnovate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	14,324
Norethisterone 350microgram tablets 0703021N0AAAAAA	Norethisterone (Contraceptive)	Norethisterone	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	14,320
Valupak Multivitamin and Mineral One A Day tablets 091000000BBPPBU	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0910000	Other compound vitamin/mineral formulation preparations	Nutrition and Blood	14,297
Prosys sterile leg bag with slide tap 500ml long 22500955009	Prosys sterile leg bag with slide tap 500ml long	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	14,288

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.