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
Oralieve moisturising mouth spray 21210000022	Oralieve moisturising mouth spray	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	9,271
Atrauman dressing 5cm x 5cm 20030100066	Atrauman dressing 5cm x 5cm	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	9,266
Topiramate 25mg capsules 040801050AAAVAV	Topiramate	Topiramate	Central Nervous System	9,259
Lipitor 40mg tablets 0212000B0BBACAC	Lipitor	Atorvastatin	Cardiovascular System	9,255
YES VM vaginal moisturiser pre-filled applicators 21230000118	YES VM vaginal moisturiser pre-filled applicators	Vaginal Moisturisers	Appliances	9,243
Tolterodine 2mg modified-release capsules 0704020N0AAAIAI	Tolterodine	Tolterodine	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	9,241
Reletrans 20micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BKADAJ	Reletrans	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	9,232
Fluticasone propionate 250microg/Salmeterol 50microg/dose 0302000N0AAAYAY	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Fluticasone propionate (Inhalation)	Respiratory System	9,209
Omeprazole 40mg dispersible gastro-resistant tablets 0103050P0AAAPAP	Omeprazole	Omeprazole	Gastro-Intestinal System	9,203
Clonazepam 1mg tablets 0408010F0AADEDE	Clonazepam (Systemic)	Clonazepam	Central Nervous System	9,201
AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu Anti-Static with medium mask child 1-5 years 21010230168	AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu Anti-Static with medium mask child 1-5 years	Other Appliances	Appliances	9,191
GlucoRx Safety lancets 1.6mm/30gauge 21010900853	GlucoRx Safety lancets 1.6mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	9,173
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% / Salicylic acid 3% oint 1304000D0AABBBB	Betamethasone esters	Betamethasone esters	Skin	9,168
Tramadol 37.5mg / Paracetamol 325mg tablets 040702040AAAUAU	Tramadol hydrochloride	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	9,166
Lithium carbonate 400mg modified-release tablets 0402030K0AAAFAF	Lithium carbonate	Lithium carbonate	Central Nervous System	9,159
Clinitas Multi 0.2% eye drops preservative free 21300000907	Clinitas Multi 0.2% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	9,140
Codeine 15mg/5ml linctus 0309010C0AAAAAA	Codeine phosphate (Cough)	Codeine phosphate	Respiratory System	9,126
Lidocaine 100mg/5ml (2%) solution for injection ampoules 1502010J0AACBCB	Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia)	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	9,091
Umeclidinium brom 65microg/Vilanterol 22microg/dose dry pdr 0301040W0AAAAAA	Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol	Umeclidinium bromide/vilanterol	Respiratory System	9,091
Mercilon 150microgram/20microgram tablets 0703010E0BCAAAB	Mercilon	Combined ethinylestradiol 20mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	9,066
Dantrolene 25mg capsules 1002020J0AAAAAA	Dantrolene sodium (Systemic)	Dantrolene sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	9,065
Levothyroxine sodium 50micrograms/5ml soln sugar free 0602010V0AAGAGA	Levothyroxine sodium	Levothyroxine sodium	Endocrine System	9,051
Calcium and Ergocalciferol tablets 0906040N0AAA1A1	Ergocalciferol	Ergocalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	9,049
Systane eye drops 0.8ml unit dose preservative free 21300000109	Systane eye drops 0.8ml unit dose preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	9,039
Pentasa 1g modified-release granules sachets 0105010B0BCAEAN	Pentasa	Mesalazine (Systemic)	Gastro-Intestinal System	9,037

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.