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
365 Silicone Foam dressing 20cm x 20cm 20030900459	365 Silicone Foam dressing 20cm x 20cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6
A+E Microporous tape 1.25cm 20100000752	A+E Microporous tape 1.25cm	Surgical Adhesive Tape	Dressings	6
ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) combined armsleeve without top band 21270000160	ActiLymph class 1 (18-21mmHg) combined armsleeve without top band	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	6
ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border Lite dressing 10cm x 30cm 20030900472	ActivHeal Silicone Foam Border Lite dressing 10cm x 30cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6
Adalat 5mg capsules 0206020R0BBAAAA	Adalat	Nifedipine	Cardiovascular System	6
Adpore Ultra dressing 10cm x 10cm 20030100616	Adpore Ultra dressing 10cm x 10cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6
Adult rubber bag 22902409124	Adult rubber bag	Urinal Systems	Incontinence Appliances	6
Advapore dressing 10cm x 25cm 20030100657	Advapore dressing 10cm x 25cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6
Advapore dressing 9cm x 15cm 20030100652	Advapore dressing 9cm x 15cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	6
Afex Sedentary male urinal system with extra large briefs 22902199015	Afex Sedentary male urinal system with extra large briefs	Urinal Systems	Incontinence Appliances	6
Alka-Seltzer XS effervescent tablets 0407010W0BGAAAE	Alka-Seltzer	Aspirin combined preparations	Central Nervous System	6
Aloe Hydro catheter paediatric 6Ch-10Ch 21020001147	Aloe Hydro catheter paediatric 6Ch-10Ch	Catheters	Appliances	6
Aloe Hydro Plus catheter paediatric 6Ch-10Ch 21020001500	Aloe Hydro Plus catheter paediatric 6Ch-10Ch	Catheters	Appliances	6
Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner short extra large 21200000093	Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner short extra large	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	6
Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner short small 21200000090	Altipress 40 Ulcer Kit medical stocking and compression liner short small	Venous Ulcer Compression System	Appliances	6
Altiven class 1 (18-21mmHg) made to measure tights open toe 21270000534	Altiven class 1 (18-21mmHg) made to measure tights open toe	Lymphoedema Garments	Appliances	6
Amoxicillin 250mg powder for solution for injection vials 0501013C0AAACAC	Amoxicillin sodium	Amoxicillin sodium	Infections	6
AndoFlex TLC Calamine Lite latex free multi-layer compression bandage kit 7.62cm 20020201196	AndoFlex TLC Calamine Lite latex free multi-layer compression bandage kit 7.62cm	Arm Sling/Bandages	Dressings	6
Arpoya 5mg tablets 0402010ADBDAAAD	Arpoya	Aripiprazole	Central Nervous System	6
Arupsan 800mg tablets 0408010AIBCABAA	Arupsan	Eslicarbazepine acetate	Central Nervous System	6
Asacol 500mg suppositories 0105010B0BBACAB	Asacol	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	6
AsparDose 243mg (magnesium 10mmol) oral powder sachets 0905013A0BGAAAJ	AsparDose	Magnesium aspartate	Nutrition and Blood	6
Aspire Hayfever Relief 2% eye drops 1104020T0BXAAAA	Aspire (Sodium cromoglicate)	Sodium cromoglicate	Eye	6
Aspirin 500mg / Codeine 8mg dispersible tablets sugar free 0407010W0AAADAD	Generic (Aspirin combined)	Aspirin combined preparations	Central Nervous System	6
Assura colostomy bag with filter, maxi opaque 35mm 23351003613	Assura colostomy bag with filter, maxi opaque 35mm	Colostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	6

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.