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
Prednisolone sodium phos 0.5% eye dps 0.5ml ud preserv free 1104010S0AAAPAP	Prednisolone sodium phosphate (Ear/Eye)	Prednisolone sodium phosphate	Eye	8,609
Colofac MR 200mg capsules 0102000P0BCAEAD	Colofac	Mebeverine hydrochloride	Gastro-Intestinal System	8,608
Prosys catheter retaining strap adult 22800958005	Prosys catheter retaining strap adult	Tubing And Accessories	Incontinence Appliances	8,569
Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution 0402010ADAAAGAG	Aripiprazole	Aripiprazole	Central Nervous System	8,551
Xalacom eye drops 1106000ADBBAAAA	Xalacom	Latanoprost and timolol	Eye	8,542
Etonogestrel 68mg implant 0703022P0AAAAAA	Etonogestrel	Etonogestrel	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	8,530
Canesten Combi 500mg pessary and 2% cream 0702020F0BBAKAK	Canesten (Vaginal)	Clotrimazole	Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders	8,529
Vascalpha 10mg modified-release tablets (Accord) 0206020F0BIABAC	Vascalpha	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	8,528
OneTouch Delica Plus lancets 0.32mm/30gauge 21010900572	OneTouch Delica Plus lancets 0.32mm/30gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	8,526
Zumenon 1mg tablets 0604011G0BEABBD	Zumenon	Estradiol	Endocrine System	8,513
Stemetil 5mg tablets 0406000T0BBAAAG	Stemetil (Suppositories/Tablet)	Prochlorperazine maleate	Central Nervous System	8,509
Premique Low Dose 0.3mg/1.5mg modified-release tablets 0604011Q0BCAEAH	Premique	Oestrogens conjugated with progestogen	Endocrine System	8,507
Malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid 1310040M0AAADAD	Malathion	Malathion	Skin	8,496
Ibuprofen 800mg modified-release tablets 1001010J0AAAPAP	Ibuprofen (NSAID)	Ibuprofen	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	8,495
Exception Handler High Volume Unspecified Item 190201000AABPBP	Generic compound preparation BNF 1902010	Other individually formulated bought in preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	8,494
Comfifast stockinette 7.5cm 20090000482	Comfifast stockinette 7.5cm	Stockinette	Dressings	8,477
Tears Naturale eye drops 1108010F0BDAAA4	Tears Naturale	Hypromellose	Eye	8,477
Hydromoor 0.3% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free 21300000115	Hydromoor 0.3% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	8,458
Betamethasone diprop 0.05%/Salicylic acid 2% scalp applic 1304000D0AABDBD	Betamethasone esters	Betamethasone esters	Skin	8,449
Ropinirole 4mg modified-release tablets 0409010H0AAALAL	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Ropinirole hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,433
Zerolon barrier cream 23804858000	Zerolon barrier cream	Skin Fillers And Protectives	Stoma Appliances	8,432
Gaviscon Double Action Liquid peppermint 0101021B0BEASA0	Gaviscon	Alginic acid compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	8,403
BuTrans 20micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BEACAJ	BuTrans	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	8,399
Liquifilm Tears 1.4% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free 21300000402	Liquifilm Tears 1.4% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	8,399
Sodium valproate 200mg/5ml oral solution 0408010W0AAAEAE	Sodium valproate	Sodium valproate	Central Nervous System	8,399

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.