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
DermaSilk pyjamas 5-6 years 20200000119	DermaSilk pyjamas 5-6 years	Silk Garments	Dressings	15
DermaSilk undersocks adult 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 20200000127	DermaSilk undersocks adult 5 1/2 - 6 1/2	Silk Garments	Dressings	15
Dermisplus Prevent pad 20cm x 20cm x 0.3cm 21380000130	Dermisplus Prevent pad 20cm x 20cm x 0.3cm	Low Friction Products	Appliances	15
Dextromethorphan 30mg/5ml oral suspension 0309010L0AAAHAH	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide	Respiratory System	15
Diazepam 2mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 0401020K0AACMCM	Diazepam	Diazepam	Central Nervous System	15
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol 1.2mg / Amylmetacresol 600microg loz 1203030A0AAAAAA	Amylmetacresol	Amylmetacresol	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15
Difflam 3mg lozenges eucalyptus 1203030Y0BCAAAA	Difflam	Benzydamine hydrochloride	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	15
Diphenhydramine 10mg / Dextromethorphan 6.65mg/5ml soln SF 0309020R0AAABAB	Dextromethorphan hydrobromide compound preparations	Dextromethorphan hydrobrom compound prepartions	Respiratory System	15
Dipyridamole 200mg modified-release / Aspirin 25mg capsules 0209000V0AAAAAA	Dipyridamole and aspirin	Dipyridamole and aspirin	Cardiovascular System	15
Dithranol 2% cream 1305020F0AADBDB	Dithranol (Topical)	Dithranol	Skin	15
Dolutegravir 50mg tablets 0503010AHAAAAAA	Dolutegravir	Dolutegravir	Infections	15
Dropsafe Safety Pen hypod insulin needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge 21010900918	Dropsafe Safety Pen hypod insulin needles for pre-filled/reusable pen injectors screw on 8mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	15
Durafiber Ag dressing 4cm x 20cm rectangular 20031700189	Durafiber Ag dressing 4cm x 20cm rectangular	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	15
Eakin wound drainage bag with bung closure for vertical wounds, large 20031500081	Eakin wound drainage bag with bung closure for vertical wounds, large	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	15
Easifix K bandage 7.5cm x 4m 20020200816	Easifix K bandage 7.5cm x 4m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	15
Easiflex Soft Seal two piece ostomy system convex baseplate 50mm flange 15-33mm 23941009891	Easiflex Soft Seal two piece ostomy system convex baseplate 50mm flange 15-33mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	15
Easiflex two piece ostomy system colostomy bag with dual filter, midi soft cover 50mm 23941009796	Easiflex two piece ostomy system colostomy bag with dual filter, midi soft cover 50mm	Two Piece Ostomy Systems	Stoma Appliances	15
Efamol Efalex Brain Formula liquid 091200000BDGDFR	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 0912000	Other health supplement preparations	Nutrition and Blood	15
Empad dressing pad 20cm x 20cm 20033000353	Empad dressing pad 20cm x 20cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	15
EnergieShake 2.0kcal liquid (3 flavours) 0913011S0BCAAAH	EnergieShake RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher prot,high energy	RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher protein,higher energy(0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	15
Esenta lubricating deodorant 23456004502	Esenta lubricating deodorant	Deodorants	Stoma Appliances	15
Esteem Body soft convex ileostomy bag standard with window 3.5mm depth 30mm plateau 10mm-25mm 23605906272	Esteem Body soft convex ileostomy bag standard with window 3.5mm depth 30mm plateau 10mm-25mm	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	15
Esteem urostomy bag standard 25mm transparent 23964809646	Esteem urostomy bag standard 25mm transparent	Urostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	15
Esteem+ colostomy bag large 40mm opaque 23354803654	Esteem+ colostomy bag large 40mm opaque	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	15
Esteem+ colostomy bag with filter, standard 25mm clear 23354803629	Esteem+ colostomy bag with filter, standard 25mm clear	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	15

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.