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
Domperidone 1mg/ml oral suspension sugar free 0406000J0AAACAC	Domperidone	Domperidone	Central Nervous System	9,025
ClinOptic HA 0.21% eye drops preservative free 21300000940	ClinOptic HA 0.21% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	8,998
Sumatriptan 6mg/0.5ml inj pre-filled syringes with device 0407041T0AAADAD	Sumatriptan	Sumatriptan succinate	Central Nervous System	8,989
Tetrabenazine 25mg tablets 0409030C0AAAAAA	Tetrabenazine	Tetrabenazine	Central Nervous System	8,984
Metformin 1g tablets 0601022B0AABABA	Metformin hydrochloride	Metformin hydrochloride	Endocrine System	8,976
Tramulief SR 100mg tablets 040702040BKAAAC	Tramulief	Tramadol hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,958
Atorvastatin 20mg chewable tablets sugar free 0212000B0AAAMAM	Atorvastatin	Atorvastatin	Cardiovascular System	8,956
Betnesol 0.1% eye/ear/nose drops 1104010D0BBAAAG	Betnesol (Ear/Eye/Nasal)	Betamethasone sodium phosphate	Eye	8,945
Menthol 2% in Aqueous cream 1303000AAAAACAC	Menthol (Topical)	Menthol	Skin	8,944
SpeediCath Flex catheter male 10Ch-16Ch 21020001481	SpeediCath Flex catheter male 10Ch-16Ch	Catheters	Appliances	8,941
Esenta Orahesive powder 23804808007	Esenta Orahesive powder	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	8,914
Premarin 1.25mg tablets 0604011P0BBABAC	Premarin (Systemic)	Oestrogens conjugated	Endocrine System	8,913
PF Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.15% eye drops preservative free 21300000310	PF Drops Sodium Hyaluronate 0.15% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	8,901
Peak flow meter standard range 21120000120	Peak flow meter standard range	Peak Flow Meters	Appliances	8,892
Movelat cream 1003020W0BBAAAB	Movelat	Heparinoid	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	8,885
Slenyto 5mg modified-release tablets 0401010ADBDABCV	Slenyto	Melatonin	Central Nervous System	8,883
Lacosamide 150mg tablets 0408010AHAAACAC	Lacosamide	Lacosamide	Central Nervous System	8,859
GlucoRx Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge 21010900951	GlucoRx Safety Pen hypodermic insulin needles for pf / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	8,857
Promazine 25mg/5ml oral solution 0402010S0AAADAD	Promazine hydrochloride	Promazine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,857
Sertraline 200mg tablets 0403030Q0AABBBB	Sertraline hydrochloride	Sertraline hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,856
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg tablets 0703050A0AAABAB	Levonorgestrel (Emergency Contraception)	Levonorgestrel	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	8,851
LoFric Sense hydrophilic catheter female 8Ch-14Ch 21020001254	LoFric Sense hydrophilic catheter female 8Ch-14Ch	Catheters	Appliances	8,849
Ethinylestradiol 30microgram / Desogestrel 150microgram tab 0703010F0AAAAAA	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	8,845
Atomoxetine 80mg capsules 0404000S0AAAFAF	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,842
Elasticated cotton leg strap 22800958000	Elasticated cotton leg strap	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	8,820

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.