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
Semglee 100units/ml inj 3ml pre-filled pens 0601012V0BEAAAD	Semglee	Insulin glargine	Endocrine System	12,922
Softpore dressing 6cm x 7cm 20030100370	Softpore dressing 6cm x 7cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	12,904
Tapentadol 50mg modified-release tablets 0407020AGAAACAC	Tapentadol	Tapentadol	Central Nervous System	12,889
Clotrimazole 200mg pessaries 0702020F0AAAEAE	Clotrimazole (Vaginal)	Clotrimazole	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	12,843
Clindamycin 1% aqueous lotion 1306010F0AAABAB	Clindamycin phosphate (Topical)	Clindamycin phosphate	Skin	12,813
Pulmicort 100 Turbohaler 0302000K0BBAKAK	Pulmicort	Budesonide	Respiratory System	12,758
Fluticasone 250microg / Formoterol 10microg/dose inh CFCfree 0302000N0AABKBK	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	12,745
AproDerm gel 21220000262	AproDerm gel	Emollients	Appliances	12,722
Fybogel Lemon 3.5g effervescent granules sachets SF 0106010E0BBACAD	Fybogel	Ispaghula husk	Gastro-Intestinal System	12,705
Linagliptin 2.5mg / Metformin 1g tablets 0601023AFAAABAB	Linagliptin/metformin	Linagliptin/metformin	Endocrine System	12,702
Morphine 15mg modified-release tablets 0407020Q0AACFCF	Morphine sulfate	Morphine sulfate	Central Nervous System	12,696
Chlorpromazine 100mg tablets 0402010D0AAAKAK	Chlorpromazine hydrochloride	Chlorpromazine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	12,687
Amisulpride 400mg tablets 0402010A0AAAEAE	Amisulpride	Amisulpride	Central Nervous System	12,677
Diprobase ointment 130201000BBAEA3	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	12,648
Migraleve Pink tablets 0407041A0BBABAG	Migraleve	Analgesics with anti-emetics	Central Nervous System	12,640
Oxypro 20mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADBSADAG	Oxypro	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	12,639
Libra GB3S drainable night drainage bag 22602086003	Libra GB3S drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	12,621
Ciprofloxacin 2mg/ml ear dps 0.25ml ud preservative free 1201010ACAAABAB	Ciprofloxacin (Ear)	Ciprofloxacin	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	12,609
Hylo-Fresh 0.03% eye drops preservative free 21300000113	Hylo-Fresh 0.03% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	12,603
Dioralyte oral powder sachets plain 0902012H0BBAEAE	Dioralyte	Oral rehydration salts	Nutrition and Blood	12,590
Estradiol 1.53mg/dose transdermal spray 0604011G0AABTBT	Estradiol (Systemic)	Estradiol	Endocrine System	12,578
Adapalene 0.3% / Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel 1306010Z0AAABAB	Adapalene/benzoyl peroxide	Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide	Skin	12,576
Elvanse 40mg capsules 0404000U0BCAEAC	Elvanse	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	12,538
Pentasa 1g suppositories 0105010B0BCADAJ	Pentasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	12,525
Loperamide 2mg orodispersible tablets sugar free 0104020L0AAARAR	Loperamide hydrochloride	Loperamide hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	12,517

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.