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
Adizem-SR 180mg capsules 0206020C0BFAEAV	Adizem-SR	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	14,285
Methylphenidate 36mg modified-release tablets 0404000M0AAANAN	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	14,276
Hylo-Care eye drops preservative free 21300000112	Hylo-Care eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	14,265
Keppra 1g tablets 0408010A0BBACAC	Keppra	Levetiracetam	Central Nervous System	14,259
Flupentixol 500microgram tablets 0403040F0AAAAAA	Flupentixol hydrochloride (Antidepressant)	Flupentixol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	14,240
LBF barrier cream 23800908010	LBF barrier cream	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	14,240
Ethinylestradiol 30microgram / Drospirenone 3mg tablets 0703010F0AAAJAJ	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	14,222
Fluticasone 50micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free 0302000N0AABHBH	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	14,218
Morphine 10mg tablets 0407020Q0AACDCD	Morphine sulfate	Morphine sulfate	Central Nervous System	14,218
Matrifen 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BEACAF	Matrifen	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	14,126
Betnovate 0.1% scalp application 1304000F0BBAJBD	Betnovate (Topical)	Betamethasone valerate	Skin	14,118
Desmopressin 100microgram tablets 0605020E0AAADAD	Desmopressin acetate	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	14,103
Darifenacin 15mg modified-release tablets 0704020ACAAABAB	Darifenacin hydrobromide	Darifenacin hydrobromide	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	14,081
OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly 21140000015	OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly	Lubricant Gels	Appliances	14,041
Dexcom One+ Sensor 21480000110	Dexcom One+ Sensor	Detection Sensor Interstitial Fluid/Gluc	Appliances	14,017
Phenytoin sodium 25mg capsules 0408010Q0AAADAD	Phenytoin sodium (Systemic)	Phenytoin sodium	Central Nervous System	14,014
TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900622	TriCare hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	14,002
VisuXL eye drops preservative free 21300000192	VisuXL eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	13,995
Testosterone 2% transdermal gel (10mg per actuation) 0604020K0AABMBM	Testosterone	Testosterone	Endocrine System	13,989
Blephaclean wipes 21300000850	Blephaclean wipes	Eye Products	Appliances	13,983
Solpadol 30mg/500mg caplets 0407010F0BGABAH	Solpadol	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	13,977
Propylthiouracil 50mg tablets 0602020N0AAABAB	Propylthiouracil	Propylthiouracil	Endocrine System	13,962
Fluticasone 125microg / Formoterol 5microg/dose inh CFC free 0302000N0AABJBJ	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	13,955
Omacor capsules 0212000ABBBAAAA	Omacor	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Cardiovascular System	13,929
palmdoc testing strips 0601060D0EFAAA0	palmdoc (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	13,922

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.