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
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 125mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0501011P0AAARAR	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)	Infections	9,914
Mycophenolate mofetil 250mg capsules 0802010M0AAAAAA	Mycophenolate mofetil (Systemic)	Mycophenolate mofetil	Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression	9,894
Lisdexamfetamine 20mg capsules 0404000U0AAAAAA	Lisdexamfetamine	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	9,892
Oilatum Bath Formula 1302011L0BKADAI	Oilatum	Light liquid paraffin	Skin	9,885
Daktarin 2% cream 1310020N0BBAAAA	Daktarin (Miconazole nitrate)	Miconazole nitrate	Skin	9,873
Melatonin 3mg tablets 0401010ADAACYCY	Melatonin	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	9,854
CliniPeel No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol 23150901507	CliniPeel No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	9,846
Estraderm MX 25 patches 0604011G0BCADBA	Estraderm	Estradiol	Endocrine System	9,837
AS Saliva Orthana spray 21210000014	AS Saliva Orthana spray	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	9,832
Mylife Pura testing strips 0601060D0CRAAA0	Mylife Pura (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	9,831
Oxycodone 20mg modified-release tablets 0407020ADAAAGAG	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,826
Humalog Mix25 100units/ml inj 3ml cartridges 0601012F0BBABAB	Insulin Humalog Mix	Biphasic insulin lispro	Endocrine System	9,819
Tramadol 200mg modified-release capsules 040702040AAAJAJ	Tramadol hydrochloride	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,818
Doublebase emollient shower gel 130201000BBMFCA	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	9,811
Glucagon 1mg inj vials 0601040H0AAAEAE	Glucagon	Glucagon	Endocrine System	9,805
Trihexyphenidyl 5mg tablets 0409020C0AAAEAE	Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride	Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,800
Gliclazide 160mg tablets 0601021M0AAAVAV	Gliclazide	Gliclazide	Endocrine System	9,790
Cutimed Protect cream 23800778000	Cutimed Protect cream	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	9,778
VaPro Pocket No Touch hydrophilic catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020001149	VaPro Pocket No Touch hydrophilic catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	9,771
Codeine 60mg tablets 0407020C0AAAFAF	Codeine phosphate (Analgesic)	Codeine phosphate	Central Nervous System	9,770
Zineryt lotion 1306010I0BCAAAB	Zineryt	Erythromycin	Skin	9,764
DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20030400101	DuoDERM Extra Thin dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	9,761
Brava skin barrier wipes 23801008028	Brava skin barrier wipes	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	9,759
Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm 20120000206	Non-woven fabric swab 4ply sterile 7.5cm x 7.5cm	Swabs	Dressings	9,755
Co-beneldopa 25mg/100mg dispersible tablets sugar free 0409010K0AAALAL	Co-beneldopa	Co-beneldopa (Benserazide/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	9,749

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.