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
Liberty Soft Skin No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol 23152081500	Liberty Soft Skin No Sting medical adhesive remover aerosol	Adhesive Removers (Sprays/Liquids/Wipes)	Stoma Appliances	7,182
Ventolin 2.5mg Nebules 0301011R0BEANAX	Ventolin	Salbutamol	Respiratory System	7,179
Ensure TwoCal liquid (4 flavours) 0913011S0BDAAAC	Ensure RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher protein,higher energy	RtS 2-2.4 kcal/ml m/sk higher protein,higher energy(0913011)	Nutrition and Blood	7,176
Diclofenac sodium 75mg modified-release tablets 1001010C0AAALAL	Diclofenac sodium (Systemic)	Diclofenac sodium	Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases	7,172
Allevyn Adhesive dressing 10cm x 10cm square 20030600027	Allevyn Adhesive dressing 10cm x 10cm square	Wound Management & Other Dressings	Dressings	7,171
Timoptol-LA 0.25% ophthalmic gel-forming solution 1106000Z0BBAEAP	Timoptol	Timolol	Eye	7,158
Qvar 50 Autohaler 0302000C0BJACBG	Qvar	Beclometasone dipropionate	Respiratory System	7,147
Methylphenidate 30mg modified-release capsules 0404000M0AAAVAV	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Methylphenidate hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	7,139
Atomoxetine 25mg capsules 0404000S0AAADAD	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Atomoxetine hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	7,129
SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-50mm neutral grey 23601006362	SenSura Mio soft convex ileostomy bag with filter, maxi 10-50mm neutral grey	Ileostomy Bags	Stoma Appliances	7,129
Colecalciferol 10,000unit capsules 0906040G0AADVDV	Colecalciferol	Colecalciferol	Nutrition and Blood	7,095
Oxcarbazepine 600mg tablets 0408010D0AAADAD	Oxcarbazepine	Oxcarbazepine	Central Nervous System	7,092
Erythromycin ethyl succinate 125mg/5ml oral suspension 0501050H0AAAAAA	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Erythromycin ethylsuccinate	Infections	7,082
GreenFine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge 21010900929	GreenFine hypodermic insulin needles for pre-filled / reusable pen injectors screw on 5mm/31gauge	Other Appliances	Appliances	7,082
Eprosartan 600mg tablets 0205052W0AAACAC	Eprosartan	Eprosartan	Cardiovascular System	7,066
Exception Handler Discount Not Deducted Item 190201000AABNBN	Generic compound preparation BNF 1902010	Other individually formulated bought in preparations	Other Drugs and Preparations	7,065
Oxycodone 10mg capsules 0407020ADAAADAD	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Oxycodone hydrochloride	Central Nervous System	7,062
A2A Spacer 21010230117	A2A Spacer	Other Appliances	Appliances	7,061
Aveeno Skin Relief moisturising lotion with shea butter 130201000BBKDA0	Proprietary compound emollients	Other emollient preparations	Skin	7,061
Coloplast drainable night drainage bag 22601006035	Coloplast drainable night drainage bag	Night Drainage Bags	Incontinence Appliances	7,052
Ispaghula husk 3.5g / Mebeverine 135mg efferv gran sach SF 0102000X0AAAAAA	Generic granules	Mebeverine hydrochloride compound preparations	Gastro-Intestinal System	7,043
Transtec 35micrograms/hour transdermal patches 0407020B0BDAAAE	Transtec	Buprenorphine	Central Nervous System	7,040
NovoPen 6 hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up/range 1-60 unit grey 21012600160	NovoPen 6 hypodermic insulin inj pen reusable for 3ml cartridge 1 unit dial up/range 1-60 unit grey	Other Appliances	Appliances	7,037
Biquelle XL 200mg tablets 0402010ABBIACAW	Biquelle XL	Quetiapine	Central Nervous System	7,034
Rotigotine 6mg/24hours transdermal patches 0409010Z0AAACAC	Rotigotine	Rotigotine	Central Nervous System	7,030

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.