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
FreeStyle lancets 0.5mm/28gauge 21010900631	FreeStyle lancets 0.5mm/28gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	10,066
Monomax XL 60mg tablets 0206010K0BXACAE	Monomax XL	Isosorbide mononitrate	Cardiovascular System	10,065
Progynova 2mg tablets 0604011K0BBABAB	Progynova (Tablet)	Estradiol valerate	Endocrine System	10,061
Co-amilozide 5mg/50mg tablets 0202040C0AAAAAA	Co-amilozide	Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide)	Cardiovascular System	10,060
Maxalt Melt 10mg oral lyophilisates 0407041R0BBACAC	Maxalt	Rizatriptan	Central Nervous System	10,057
Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm 20120000110	Gauze swab type 13 light BP 1988 8ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm	Swabs	Dressings	10,055
Tiogiva 18microgram inhalation powder capsules with device 0301020Q0BEAAAA	Tiogiva	Tiotropium bromide	Respiratory System	10,054
Fencino 12micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020A0BQAAAU	Fencino	Fentanyl	Central Nervous System	10,044
Microgynon 30 ED tablets 0703010F0BEABAH	Microgynon 30	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	10,044
Pramipexole 350microgram tablets 0409010W0AAADAD	Pramipexole	Pramipexole	Central Nervous System	10,013
Medikinet XL 5mg capsules 0404000M0BGAHAY	Medikinet	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	10,003
Aymes Actagain 1.5 Complete liquid (4 flavours) 0913011N0BCABAF	Aymes ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake	Ready to serve 1.5 kcal/ml milkshake (0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	10,000
Aspirin 300mg dispersible tablets 0407010B0AAAEAE	Aspirin (Analgesic)	Aspirin	Central Nervous System	9,980
Oilatum scalp treatment shampoo 190205500BCEUA0	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1902055	Other toiletry preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	9,980
Tirzepatide 7.5mg/0.6ml inj 2.4ml pf dispos dev 0601023AZAAACAC	Tirzepatide	Tirzepatide	Endocrine System	9,975
InVita D3 50,000units/1ml oral solution 0906040G0DFACDU	InVita D3	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	9,974
Loratadine 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0304010D0AAAFAF	Loratadine	Loratadine	Respiratory System	9,970
Dihydrocodeine 90mg modified-release tablets 0407020G0AAAEAE	Dihydrocodeine tartrate	Dihydrocodeine tartrate	Central Nervous System	9,963
Betamethasone 0.1% / Neomycin 0.5% ear/eye/nose drops 1201010E0AAABAB	Betamethasone sodium phosphate (Ear)	Betamethasone sodium phosphate	Ear, Nose and Oropharynx	9,962
Sodium fluoride 1.1% dental paste sugar free 0905030G0AABYBY	Sodium fluoride	Sodium fluoride	Nutrition and Blood	9,953
Libra sterile leg bag short tube 500ml 22502085001	Libra sterile leg bag short tube 500ml	Leg Bags	Incontinence Appliances	9,927
Dexamethasone 2mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0603020G0AABXBX	Dexamethasone (Systemic)	Dexamethasone	Endocrine System	9,925
Gabapentin 800mg tablets 0408010G0AAAKAK	Gabapentin	Gabapentin	Central Nervous System	9,923
Flixotide 50micrograms/dose Evohaler 0302000N0BBBBBH	Flixotide	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	9,919
Oilatum shower gel fragrance free 1302011L0BKACAH	Oilatum	Light liquid paraffin	Skin	9,919

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.