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
Movicol Paediatric Chocolate oral powder 6.8g sachets 0106040M0BBAJAB	Movicol	Macrogol 3350	Gastro-Intestinal System	13,171
HydraMed night eye ointment preservative free 21300000709	HydraMed night eye ointment preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	13,110
Ferrous sulfate 325mg modified-release tablets 0901011P0AAAKAK	Ferrous sulfate	Ferrous sulfate	Nutrition and Blood	13,088
Equasym XL 10mg capsules 0404000M0BCADAU	Equasym	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	13,078
Morphine 30mg modified-release tablets 0407020Q0AAALAL	Morphine sulfate	Morphine sulfate	Central Nervous System	13,074
Quetiapine 50mg tablets 0402010ABAABHBH	Quetiapine	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	13,072
Trazodone 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0403010X0AAAFAF	Trazodone hydrochloride	Trazodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	13,062
Cardioplen XL 2.5mg tablets 0206020F0BKACAD	Cardioplen	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	13,061
Altrajuce liquid (4 flavours) 0913011M0BCABAG	Altrajuce ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml juice style	Ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml juice style (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	13,055
Altraplen Energy liquid (4 flavours) 0913011N0BBABAI	Altraplen ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake	Ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	13,045
Co-dydramol 20mg/500mg tablets 0407010N0AAAHAH	Co-dydramol	Co-dydramol (Dihydrocodeine/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	13,042
Ondansetron 8mg tablets 0406000S0AAACAC	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Ondansetron hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	13,039
Opticrom Allergy 2% eye drops 1104020T0BBAEAA	Opticrom	Sodium cromoglicate	Eye	13,034
Dexamethasone 0.1% eye dps 0.4ml unit dose preservative free 1104010I0AAATAT	Dexamethasone (Eye)	Dexamethasone	Eye	13,032
Longtec 40mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBEADAH	Longtec	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	13,032
Lamictal 200mg tablets 0408010H0BBAGA1	Lamictal	Lamotrigine	Central Nervous System	13,018
Viazem XL 120mg capsules 0206020C0BNAAAU	Viazem	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	13,009
Dihydrocodeine 120mg modified-release tablets 0407020G0AAAFAF	Dihydrocodeine tartrate	Dihydrocodeine tartrate	Central Nervous System	13,001
Tear-Lac Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free 21300000119	Tear-Lac Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	12,999
BuTrans 5micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BEAAAH	BuTrans	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	12,991
Oxypro 5mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBSAAAK	Oxypro	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	12,984
Combisal 25micrograms/dose / 50micrograms/dose inhaler 0302000N0BLAABE	Combisal	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	12,957
4SURE beta-ketone testing strips 0601060W0BGAAA0	4SURE (Reagent) (Ketone)	Ketone blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	12,955
Clobetasol 0.05% scalp application 1304000G0AABBBB	Clobetasol propionate	Clobetasol propionate	Skin	12,947
Cavilon No Sting barrier film foam 1ml applicator 23803108008	Cavilon No Sting barrier film foam 1ml applicator	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	12,932

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.