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
Betamethasone 4mg/1ml solution for injection ampoules 0603020C0AAAAAA	Betamethasone sodium phosphate (Systemic)	Betamethasone sodium phosphate	Endocrine System	7
Betamethasone 500microgram tablets 0603020B0AAABAB	Betamethasone	Betamethasone	Endocrine System	7
Biatain Ag dressing 23cm x 23cm sacral 20030600283	Biatain Ag dressing 23cm x 23cm sacral	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	7
BioGaia Protectis chewable tablets strawberry 0913531D0BBACAC	BioGaia tablet OTC probiotic	Tablet OTC probiotic (0913531)	Nutrition and Blood	7
Biopad Collagen dressing 5cm x 5cm square 20033000502	Biopad Collagen dressing 5cm x 5cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	7
Bioteque America ring pessary size 7, 89mm diameter, silicone without support 21011200348	Bioteque America ring pessary size 7, 89mm diameter, silicone without support	Other Appliances	Appliances	7
Bisacodyl 5mg/5ml oral suspension 0106020C0AAALAL	Bisacodyl	Bisacodyl	Gastro-Intestinal System	7
Blom-Singer foam filter for ATSV 20050300171	Blom-Singer foam filter for ATSV	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	7
Blom-Singer valve housing standard 20050300211	Blom-Singer valve housing standard	Tracheostomy & Laryngectomy Appliances	Dressings	7
Brown & Burk Once-A-Day Hayfever & Allergy 10mg tablets 0304010D0BLAAAA	Brown & Burk	Loratadine	Respiratory System	7
Calogen emulsion banana 0913142C0BBAAAB	Calogen ready to serve 4.5 - 5 kcal/ml energy (fat) liquid	Ready to serve 4.5 - 5 kcal/ml energy (fat) liquid (0913142)	Nutrition and Blood	7
Carbagen SR 400mg tablets 0408010C0BFABAH	Carbagen	Carbamazepine	Central Nervous System	7
Carolon class 2 (18-24mmHg) below knee closed toe 21270000734	Carolon class 2 (18-24mmHg) below knee closed toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	7
Cellona shoe children extra small size 31-34 21290000133	Cellona shoe children extra small size 31-34	Pressure Offloading Device	Appliances	7
Chiron ostomy plaster 102mm x 102mm 19mm 23052400508	Chiron ostomy plaster 102mm x 102mm 19mm	Adhesive Discs/Rings/Pads/Plasters	Stoma Appliances	7
ChloraPrep with Tint solution 26ml applicators 1311020L0CHAHBZ	ChloraPrep	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	7
ChloraPrep with Tint solution 3ml applicators 1311020L0CHAFBV	ChloraPrep	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	7
Chlorhexidine glucon 2%/Isopropyl alcohol 70% soln 10.5ml 1311020L0AABYBY	Chlorhexidine gluconate (Topical cleanser)	Chlorhexidine gluconate	Skin	7
Chorionic gonadotrophin 5,000unit inj vials 0605010D0AAAIAI	Chorion gonadotroph	Chorionic gonadotrophin	Endocrine System	7
CliniLite bandage 10cm x 4.5m 20020200923	CliniLite bandage 10cm x 4.5m	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	7
CliniSure silicone sheath wide band 24mm 22306153037	CliniSure silicone sheath wide band 24mm	Incontinence Sheaths	Incontinence Appliances	7
Clobazam 2mg/5ml oral liquid 040801060AABNBN	Clobazam	Clobazam	Central Nervous System	7
Coal tar 20% in Yellow soft paraffin 1305020C0AAEKEK	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	7
Coal tar solution strong 1% in Emulsifying ointment 1305020C0AAFQFQ	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	7
Coal tar solution strong 5% in Emulsifying ointment 1305020C0AAFIFI	Coal tar/tar (Topical)	Tars	Skin	7

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.