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BNF presentation directory
Explore British National Formulary presentations, drill into dispensing trend data, and identify which pharmacies drive the greatest usage of each medicine.
| Presentation | Product | Chemical substance | Chapter | Items dispensed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vitamins A and D capsules BPC 1973
0906011D0AAAHAH
|
Vitamin A | Vitamin A | Nutrition and Blood | 7,513 |
|
Oralieve moisturising mouth gel
21210000013
|
Oralieve moisturising mouth gel | Dry Mouth Products | Appliances | 7,503 |
|
Femodene tablets
0703010F0BJAAAE
|
Femodene | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders | 7,494 |
|
Physeptone 1mg/ml oral solution sugar free
0410030C0BFABAF
|
Physeptone (Drug Dependence) | Methadone hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 7,486 |
|
Lisinopril 10mg / Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablets
0205051K0AAABAB
|
Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide | Lisinopril with diuretic | Cardiovascular System | 7,482 |
|
Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system accessory unit regular
21280000172
|
Peristeen Plus anal irrigation system accessory unit regular | Anal Irrigation System | Appliances | 7,473 |
|
Unistik 3 Normal lancets 1.8mm/23gauge
21010900721
|
Unistik 3 Normal lancets 1.8mm/23gauge | Other Appliances | Appliances | 7,467 |
|
Modafinil 200mg tablets
0404000R0AAACAC
|
Modafinil | Modafinil | Central Nervous System | 7,466 |
|
Nifedipine 60mg modified-release tablets
0206020R0AAAPAP
|
Nifedipine | Nifedipine | Cardiovascular System | 7,451 |
|
Espranor 2mg oral lyophilisates
0410030A0BFAAAL
|
Espranor | Buprenorphine hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 7,443 |
|
OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly pre-filled syringes
21140000013
|
OptiLube sterile lubricating jelly pre-filled syringes | Lubricant Gels | Appliances | 7,430 |
|
Salofalk 1.5g gastro-resistant modified-release gran sachets
0105010B0BDAHAU
|
Salofalk | Mesalazine (Systemic) | Gastro-Intestinal System | 7,423 |
|
Mintec 0.2ml gastro-resistant capsules
0102000T0BCAAAA
|
Mintec | Peppermint oil | Gastro-Intestinal System | 7,416 |
|
Diclofenac 50mg suppositories
1001010C0AAAUAU
|
Diclofenac sodium (Systemic) | Diclofenac sodium | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases | 7,415 |
|
Fentanyl 50micrograms/hour transdermal patches
0407020A0AAAFAF
|
Fentanyl | Fentanyl | Central Nervous System | 7,415 |
|
Xylocaine 1% with Adrenaline 100microg/20ml inj vials
1502010J0BBAXAY
|
Xylocaine (Gel/Injection/Solution) | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Anaesthesia | 7,414 |
|
Multivitamin tablets
090607000AABBBB
|
Generic compound preparation BNF 0906070 | Other multivitamin preparations | Nutrition and Blood | 7,402 |
|
Rozex 0.75% cream
1310012K0BDABAX
|
Rozex | Metronidazole | Skin | 7,402 |
|
Tolthen XL 4mg capsules
0704020N0BJABAC
|
Tolthen XL | Tolterodine | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders | 7,396 |
|
Memantine 20mg orodispersible tablets sugar free
0411000G0AAAGAG
|
Memantine hydrochloride (Dementia) | Memantine hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 7,392 |
|
Lidocaine 100mg/10ml (1%) solution for injection ampoules
1502010J0AABWBW
|
Lidocaine hydrochloride (Local Anaesthesia) | Lidocaine hydrochloride | Anaesthesia | 7,387 |
|
SenSura Mio colostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-45mm
23351003844
|
SenSura Mio colostomy bag with filter, maxi 15-45mm | Colostomy Bags | Stoma Appliances | 7,381 |
|
Lactulose 10g/15ml oral solution 15ml sachets sugar free
0106040G0AAAGAG
|
Lactulose | Lactulose | Gastro-Intestinal System | 7,371 |
|
Rivastigmine 6mg capsules
0411000E0AAADAD
|
Rivastigmine | Rivastigmine | Central Nervous System | 7,370 |
|
Midazolam 10mg/2ml oromucosal soln pf oral syringes SF
0408020W0AAADAD
|
Midazolam hydrochloride (Buccal) | Midazolam hydrochloride | Central Nervous System | 7,366 |
Why monitor BNF codes?
Link medicine usage to pharmacy and prescriber behaviour to find optimisation opportunities.
Understand demand drivers
Cross-reference high-volume medicines with local health priorities and prescriber activity to target support programs.