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
Propranolol 80mg modified-release capsules 0204000R0AAAAAA	Propranolol hydrochloride	Propranolol hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	234,909
Duloxetine 30mg gastro-resistant capsules 0403040Y0AAAAAA	Duloxetine hydrochloride (Antidepressant)	Duloxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	232,647
Warfarin 1mg tablets 0208020V0AAAAAA	Warfarin sodium	Warfarin sodium	Cardiovascular System	231,046
Braltus 10microgram inhalation pdr caps with Zonda inhaler 0301020Q0BCAAAD	Braltus	Tiotropium bromide	Respiratory System	229,294
Felodipine 2.5mg modified-release tablets 0206020F0AAADAD	Felodipine	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	227,514
Fusidic acid 2% cream 1310012F0AAABAB	Fusidic acid (Topical)	Fusidic acid	Skin	227,328
Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops 1108010F0AAAAAA	Hypromellose	Hypromellose	Eye	227,191
Felodipine 10mg modified-release tablets 0206020F0AAACAC	Felodipine	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	224,870
Ibuprofen 5% gel 1003020P0AAACAC	Ibuprofen (Topical Antirheumatic)	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	224,164
Rivaroxaban 15mg tablets 0208020Y0AAABAB	Rivaroxaban	Rivaroxaban	Cardiovascular System	223,961
Zerobase 11% cream 21220000214	Zerobase 11% cream	Emollients	Appliances	222,064
Solifenacin 10mg tablets 0704020ABAAABAB	Solifenacin	Solifenacin	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	221,873
Perindopril erbumine 4mg tablets 0205051M0AAABAB	Perindopril erbumine	Perindopril erbumine	Cardiovascular System	221,811
Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg tablets 0304010W0AAALAL	Promethazine hydrochloride (Systemic)	Promethazine hydrochloride	Respiratory System	221,187
Simvastatin 10mg tablets 0212000Y0AAAAAA	Simvastatin	Simvastatin	Cardiovascular System	221,091
Co-codamol 15mg/500mg tablets 0407010F0AAAKAK	Co-codamol	Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol)	Central Nervous System	220,731
Bisoprolol 7.5mg tablets 0204000H0AAALAL	Bisoprolol fumarate	Bisoprolol fumarate	Cardiovascular System	220,048
Pregabalin 150mg capsules 0408010AEAAAEAE	Pregabalin	Pregabalin	Central Nervous System	219,545
Pravastatin 40mg tablets 0212000X0AAADAD	Pravastatin sodium	Pravastatin sodium	Cardiovascular System	218,964
Doxazosin 1mg tablets 0205040D0AAAAAA	Doxazosin mesilate (Hypertension)	Doxazosin mesilate	Cardiovascular System	218,775
Avamys 27.5micrograms/dose nasal spray 1202010W0BBAAAA	Avamys	Fluticasone furoate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	218,403
Pregabalin 75mg capsules 0408010AEAAACAC	Pregabalin	Pregabalin	Central Nervous System	217,954
Bumetanide 1mg tablets 0202020D0AAAEAE	Bumetanide	Bumetanide	Cardiovascular System	216,059
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg tablets 0501011P0AAAJAJ	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Infections	214,814
Docusate 100mg capsules 0106020I0AAAKAK	Docusate sodium (Systemic)	Docusate sodium	Gastro-Intestinal System	214,072

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.