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
Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets 0408010D0AAACAC	Oxcarbazepine	Oxcarbazepine	Central Nervous System	9,732
Desmopressin 240microgram oral lyophilisates sugar free 0605020E0AABNBN	Desmopressin acetate	Desmopressin acetate	Endocrine System	9,727
Questran Light 4g oral powder sachets 0212000F0BBACAE	Questran	Colestyramine	Cardiovascular System	9,723
Quetiapine 400mg modified-release tablets 0402010ABAAAYAY	Quetiapine	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	9,719
Tapentadol 50mg tablets 0407020AGAAAAAA	Tapentadol	Tapentadol	Central Nervous System	9,707
Co-careldopa 50mg/200mg modified-release tablets 0409010N0AAAEAE	Co-careldopa	Co-careldopa (Carbidopa/levodopa)	Central Nervous System	9,702
Methylphenidate 54mg modified-release tablets 0404000M0AAARAR	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,702
Oxazepam 10mg tablets 0401020T0AAABAB	Oxazepam	Oxazepam	Central Nervous System	9,664
Peel-Easy medical adhesive remover spray 23156001500	Peel-Easy medical adhesive remover spray	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	9,663
Co-cyprindiol 2000microgram/35microgram tablets 1306020C0AAAAAA	Co-cyprindiol	Co-cyprindiol (Cyprote acetate/ethinylestradiol)	Skin	9,657
Methylphenidate 27mg modified-release tablets 0404000M0AAATAT	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,655
Zemtard 300 XL capsules 0206020C0BMAAAE	Zemtard	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	9,652
Liberty Hydro-Caine Gel pre-filled syringes 21140000019	Liberty Hydro-Caine Gel pre-filled syringes	Lubricant Gels	Appliances	9,620
Metanium Nappy Rash ointment 130202000BBADAZ	Proprietary compound preparation BNF 1302020	Other barrier preparations	Skin	9,611
Dexamfetamine 10mg tablets 0404000L0AABNBN	Dexamfetamine sulfate	Dexamfetamine sulfate	Central Nervous System	9,609
AacuLose Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops 21300000950	AacuLose Hypromellose 0.3% eye drops	Eye Products	Appliances	9,607
Beclometasone 200microg/Formoterol 6microg/dose inh CFC free 0302000C0AABZBZ	Beclometasone dipropionate (Inhalation)	Beclometasone dipropionate	Respiratory System	9,592
Metoprolol 25mg tablets 0204000K0AABNBN	Metoprolol tartrate	Metoprolol tartrate	Cardiovascular System	9,578
Ciclesonide 160micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free 0302000U0AAABAB	Ciclesonide	Ciclesonide	Respiratory System	9,548
Estradiol 100micrograms/24hours transdermal patches 0604011G0AABNBN	Estradiol (Systemic)	Estradiol	Endocrine System	9,548
OneTouch Verio testing strips 0601060D0BHADA0	OneTouch (Reagent)	Glucose blood testing reagents	Endocrine System	9,548
Omeprazole 40mg gastro-resistant tablets 0103050P0AABEBE	Omeprazole	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	9,547
Cinchocaine 1mg / Prednisolone hexanoate 1.3mg suppositories 0107020P0AAADAD	Cinchocaine/prednisolone hexonate	Prednisolone	Gastro-Intestinal System	9,519
Zaluron XL 50mg tablets 0402010ABBHAAAV	Zaluron XL	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	9,502
Medroxyprogesterone 5mg tablets 0604012M0AAABAB	Medroxyprogest acetate (Hormone)	Medroxyprogesterone acetate	Endocrine System	9,500

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.