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
Prolia 60mg/1ml solution for injection pre-filled syringes 0606020Z0BBAAAA	Prolia	Denosumab	Endocrine System	11,443
Heparinoid 0.3% cream 1314000H0AAAAAA	Heparinoid (Topical circulatory preparations)	Heparinoid	Skin	11,430
Nifedipine 20mg modified-release capsules 0206020R0AAAHAH	Nifedipine	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	11,421
Atorvastatin 60mg tablets 0212000B0AAAPAP	Atorvastatin	Atorvastatin	Cardiovascular System	11,415
SpeediCath catheter male 10Ch-14Ch 21020000880	SpeediCath catheter male 10Ch-14Ch	Catheters	Appliances	11,405
Ofloxacin 200mg tablets 0501120P0AAAAAA	Ofloxacin (Systemic)	Ofloxacin	Infections	11,383
Cetomacrogol cream (Formula A) 1301010D0AAAAAA	Cetomacrogol	Cetomacrogol	Skin	11,362
Espranor 8mg oral lyophilisates 0410030A0BFABAM	Espranor	Buprenorphine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	11,350
Rotigotine 2mg/24hours transdermal patches 0409010Z0AAAAAA	Rotigotine	Rotigotine	Central Nervous System	11,348
StatLock all silicone foley catheter stabilisation device 21012200120	StatLock all silicone foley catheter stabilisation device	Other Appliances	Appliances	11,344
InVita D3 25,000unit capsules 0906040G0DFAGEK	InVita D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	11,331
Hydrocortisone 5mg tablets 0603020J0AADDDD	Hydrocortisone (Systemic)	Hydrocortisone	Endocrine System	11,322
Budesonide 100microg / Formoterol 6microg/dose dry pdr inh 0302000K0AAALAL	Budesonide (Inhalation)	Budesonide	Respiratory System	11,317
Bisacodyl 10mg suppositories 0106020C0AAAEAE	Bisacodyl	Bisacodyl	Gastro-Intestinal System	11,309
Elidel 1% cream 1305030B0BBAAAA	Elidel	Pimecrolimus	Skin	11,306
SenSura Mio ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-55mm neutral grey 23601006355	SenSura Mio ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-55mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	11,289
Balneum Intensiv cream 21220000206	Balneum Intensiv cream	Emollients	Appliances	11,239
Flupentixol 3mg tablets 0402010H0AAAAAA	Flupentixol hydrochloride (Antipsychotic)	Flupentixol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	11,232
Sodium chloride 0.9% nasal drops (Almus) 21240000120	Sodium chloride 0.9% nasal drops (Almus)	Nasal Products	Appliances	11,214
Volumatic with paediatric mask 21010230111	Volumatic with paediatric mask	Other Appliances	Appliances	11,191
Xailin Fresh 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free 21300000302	Xailin Fresh 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	11,154
Co-tenidone 100mg/25mg tablets 020400040AAABAB	Co-tenidone	Co-tenidone (Atenolol/chlortalidone)	Cardiovascular System	11,149
Methylphenidate 20mg tablets 0404000M0AAAKAK	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	11,145
Cath-It Catheter Insertion/Removal Pack medium/large 21012200133	Cath-It Catheter Insertion/Removal Pack medium/large	Other Appliances	Appliances	11,138
Clindamycin 1% / Tretinoin 0.025% gel 1306010ABAAAAAA	Clindamycin/tretinoin	Clindamycin/tretinoin	Skin	11,137

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.