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
Doxycycline 100mg dispersible tablets sugar free 0501030Z0AAABAB	Doxycycline	Doxycycline monohydrate	Infections	8,395
Carmellose 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose pf (Alissa) 21300000126	Carmellose 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose pf (Alissa)	Eye Products	Appliances	8,393
VIZhyal 0.1% eye drops preservative free 21300000312	VIZhyal 0.1% eye drops preservative free	Eye Products	Appliances	8,374
Maxitrol eye ointment 1104010I0BCABAF	Maxitrol	Dexamethasone	Eye	8,371
Salicylic acid 16.7% / Lactic acid 16.7% paint 1307000M0AAAWAW	Salicylic acid (Warts/Calluses)	Salicylic acid	Skin	8,371
Lisdexamfetamine 60mg capsules 0404000U0AAAEAE	Lisdexamfetamine	Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate	Central Nervous System	8,343
Budesonide 200micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler 0302000K0AAAGAG	Budesonide (Inhalation)	Budesonide	Respiratory System	8,328
Saflutan 15micrograms/ml eye drops 0.3ml unit dose 1106000AKBBAAAA	Saflutan	Tafluprost	Eye	8,314
BioXtra Dry Mouth oral gel 21210000018	BioXtra Dry Mouth oral gel	Dry Mouth Products	Appliances	8,312
Prazosin 500microgram tablets 0205040S0AAABAB	Prazosin hydrochloride	Prazosin hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	8,311
Fybogel Mebeverine effervescent granules sachets orange 0102000X0BCAAAA	Fybogel mebeverine	Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	8,310
Eicosapentaenoic acid 460mg/Docosahexaenoic acid 380mg caps 0212000ABAAAAAA	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Omega-3-acid ethyl esters	Cardiovascular System	8,303
FML Liquifilm 0.1% ophthalmic suspension 1104010K0BBAAAA	FML	Fluorometholone	Eye	8,287
Losartan 100mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablets 0205052P0AAACAC	Losartan potassium/hydchlorothiazide	Losartan potassium with diuretic	Cardiovascular System	8,287
Metoclopramide 5mg/5ml oral solution sugar free 0406000P0AAADAD	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Metoclopramide hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,287
Shortec 20mg capsules 0407020ADBJACAE	Shortec	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	8,281
Co-amilozide 2.5mg/25mg tablets 0202040C0AAABAB	Co-amilozide	Co-amilozide (Amiloride hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide)	Cardiovascular System	8,275
Colecalciferol 4,000unit tablets 0906040G0AAEEEE	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	8,274
Acti-Fast 2-way stretch stockinette 10.75cm 20090000497	Acti-Fast 2-way stretch stockinette 10.75cm	Stockinette	Dressings	8,273
CliniFast stockinette 7.5cm 20090000939	CliniFast stockinette 7.5cm	Stockinette	Dressings	8,271
Diltiazem 120mg modified-release capsules 0206020C0AAAUAU	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Diltiazem hydrochloride	Cardiovascular System	8,263
Nutriprem 2 powder 0913111A0BBAAAA	Nutriprem powder preterm infant formula	Powder preterm infant formula (0913111)	Nutrition and Blood	8,261
Lignospan Special 20mg/ml / 12.5micrograms/ml inj 2.2ml cart 1502010J0BTAACQ	Lignospan Special	Lidocaine hydrochloride	Anaesthesia	8,234
Aquacel Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20031700076	Aquacel Extra dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	8,213
Vascalpha 5mg modified-release tablets (Accord) 0206020F0BIAAAB	Vascalpha	Felodipine	Cardiovascular System	8,213

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.