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Prescribing Formulary – Version 3 – July 2013
Authors: David Todd, Principal Pharmacist and Claire Parfrey, Senior Pharmacist
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PRESCRIBING FORMULARY FOR THE JAMES PAGET UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Item BNF Chapter ABATACEPT 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ABIRATERONE ACETATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM 4 Central nervous system
ACARBOSE 6 Endocrine system
ACENOCOUMAROL 2 Cardiovascular system
ACETAZOLAMIDE 11 Eye
ACETYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE 11 Eye
ACETYLCYSTEINE Emergency treatment of poisoning
ACETYLCYSTEINE 11 Eye
ACETYLCYSTEINE SACHETS 3 Respiratory system
ACICLOVIR 5 Infections
ACICLOVIR 11 Eye
ACICLOVIR 13 Skin
ACITRETIN 13 Skin
Aclasta® 6 Endocrine system
Actrapid® 6 Endocrine system
ADALIMUMAB 1 Gastro-intestinal system
ADALIMUMAB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ADALIMUMAB 13 Skin
Adcal-D3® 9 Nutrition and blood
ADENOSINE 2 Cardiovascular system
ADRENALINE/EPINEPHRINE 2 Cardiovascular system
ADRENALINE/EPINEPHRINE 3 Respiratory system
AeroChamber® Plus 3 Respiratory system
AFLIBERCEPT 11 Eye
ALCLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE 13 Skin
ALCOHOL 13 Skin
ALENDRONIC ACID 6 Endocrine system
ALFACALCIDOL 9 Nutrition and blood
ALFENTANIL 15 Anaesthesia
ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
ALIMEMAZINE TARTRATE 3 Respiratory system
ALITRETINOIN 13 Skin
ALLOPURINOL 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE 9 Nutrition and blood
Alphosyl 2 in 1® 13 Skin
ALPROSTADIL 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
ALTEPLASE 2 Cardiovascular system
Alu-Cap® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Alu-Cap® 9 Nutrition and blood
ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
AMANTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Ametop® 15 Anaesthesia
AMIKACIN 5 Infections
AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
AMINOPHYLLINE 3 Respiratory system
AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
AMISULPRIDE 4 Central nervous system
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
AMLODIPINE 2 Cardiovascular system
AMOROLFINE 13 Skin
AMOXICILLIN 5 Infections
AMPHOTERICIN 5 Infections
AMSACRINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ANAGRELIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
ANAKINRA 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ANASTROZOLE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression cancer
Anhydrol® Forte 13 Skin
ANTAZOLINE SULFATE 11 Eye
ANTITHYMOCYTE IMMUNOGLOBULIN (RABBIT) 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Anusol-HC® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
APOMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
APRACLONIDINE 11 Eye
APREPITANT 4 Central nervous system
Aquadrate® 13 Skin
Prescribing Formulary – Version 3 – July 2013
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Item BNF Chapter Aqueous Cream, BP 13 Skin
Aqueous Iodine Oral Solution 6 Endocrine system
Arthrotec® 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ASCORBIC ACID 9 Nutrition and blood
ASPIRIN 4 Central nervous system
ASPIRIN (antiplatelet) 2 Cardiovascular system
ATAZANAVIR 5 Infections
ATENOLOL 2 Cardiovascular system
ATOMOXETINE 4 Central nervous system
ATORVASTATIN 2 Cardiovascular system
ATRACURIUM BESILATE 15 Anaesthesia
Atripla® 5 Infections
ATROPINE SULFATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
ATROPINE SULFATE 11 Eye
ATROPINE SULFATE 15 Anaesthesia
Axsain® 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
AZACITIDINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
AZATHIOPRINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
AZATHIOPRINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
AZATHIOPRINE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
AZATHIOPRINE 13 Skin
AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
AZITHROMYCIN 5 Infections
AZTREONAM 5 Infections
BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUÉRIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUÉRIN VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
BACLOFEN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Bactroban Nasal® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Balanced Salt Solution 11 Eye
Balneum® 13 Skin
BECLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE 3 Respiratory system
BECLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
BENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
BENPERIDOL 4 Central nervous system
Benzoin Tincture, Compound, BP 3 Respiratory system
BENZOYL PEROXIDE 13 Skin
BENZYDAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
BENZYL BENZOATE 13 Skin
BENZYLPENICILLIN SODIUM 5 Infections
Betadine® 13 Skin
BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
BETAMETHASONE 6 Endocrine system
Betamethasone 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
BETAMETHASONE 11 Eye
BETAMETHASONE ESTERS 13 Skin
BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
BETAXOLOL 11 Eye
Betnesol-N® 11 Eye
Betnesol-N® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Betnovate® 13 Skin
Betnovate-RD® 13 Skin
BEXAROTENE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BEZAFIBRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
BICALUTAMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BIMATOPROST 11 Eye
Biotène Oralbalance® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
BIPHASIC INSULIN ASPART 6 Endocrine system
BIPHASIC INSULIN LISPRO 6 Endocrine system
BIPHASIC ISOPHANE INSULIN 6 Endocrine system
BISACODYL 1 Gastro-intestinal system
BISOPROLOL FUMARATE 2 Cardiovascular system
BLEOMYCIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BORTEZOMIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A 4 Central nervous system
BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE 11 Eye
BRINZOLAMIDE 11 Eye
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Item BNF Chapter BROMOCRIPTINE 4 Central nervous system
BROMOCRIPTINE 6 Endocrine system
BUDESONIDE 3 Respiratory system
BUMETANIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
BUPRENORPHINE 4 Central nervous system
BUPRENORPHINE 4 Central nervous system
BUSERELIN 6 Endocrine system
BUSERELIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
BUSULFAN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Byetta® 6 Endocrine system
CABERGOLINE 4 Central nervous system
CABERGOLINE 6 Endocrine system
CALAMINE 13 Skin
Calcichew® 9 Nutrition and blood
Calcichew-D3 Forte® 9 Nutrition and blood
CALCIPOTRIOL 13 Skin
CALCITONIN (SALMON)/SALCATONIN 6 Endocrine system
CALCITRIOL 13 Skin
Calcium Chloride 9 Nutrition and blood
Calcium Gluconate 9 Nutrition and blood
Calcium Resonium® 9 Nutrition and blood
Calfovit D3® 9 Nutrition and blood
Calmurid HC® 13 Skin
Calmurid® 13 Skin
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL 2 Cardiovascular system
Canesten HC® 13 Skin
CANNABIS EXTRACT 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Capasal® 13 Skin
CAPECITABINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CAPTOPRIL 2 Cardiovascular system
CARBAMAZEPINE 4 Central nervous system
CARBIMAZOLE 6 Endocrine system
CARBOCISTEINE 3 Respiratory system
CARBOMERS 11 Eye
CARBOPLATIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CARBOPROST 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
CARMELLOSE SODIUM 11 Eye
CARMUSTINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CARVEDILOL 2 Cardiovascular system
CASPOFUNGIN 5 Infections
CEFALEXIN 5 Infections
CEFIXIME 5 Infections
CEFOTAXIME 5 Infections
CEFRADINE 5 Infections
CEFTAZIDIME 5 Infections
CEFTRIAXONE 5 Infections
CELECOXIB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
CELIPROLOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Cerumol® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
CETRORELIX 6 Endocrine system
CETUXIMAB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CHARCOAL, ACTIVATED Emergency treatment of poisoning
CHLORAL HYDRATE 4 Central nervous system
CHLORAMBUCIL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CHLORAMPHENICOL 11 Eye
CHLORAMPHENICOL 5 Infections
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
CHLORHEXIDINE 13 Skin
Chlorhexidine 0.02% 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE 3 Respiratory system
CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Choline Salicylate Dental Gel, BP 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
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Item BNF Chapter CHORIOGONADOTROPIN ALFA 6 Endocrine system
CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN 6 Endocrine system
CICLOSPORIN 1 Gastro-intestinal system
CICLOSPORIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CICLOSPORIN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
CICLOSPORIN 13 Skin
Cilest® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
CIMETIDINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
CINACALCET 9 Nutrition and blood
CINNARIZINE 4 Central nervous system
CIPROFIBRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
CIPROFLOXACIN 11 Eye
CIPROFLOXACIN 5 Infections
CISPLATIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CITALOPRAM 4 Central nervous system
CLADRIBINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CLARITHROMYCIN 5 Infections
Climaval® 6 Endocrine system
CLINDAMYCIN 5 Infections
CLIOQUINOL 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
CLOBAZAM 4 Central nervous system
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 13 Skin
CLOBETASONE BUTYRATE 13 Skin
CLOMETHIAZOLE 4 Central nervous system
CLOMIFENE CITRATE 6 Endocrine system
CLOMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
CLONAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
CLOPIDOGREL 2 Cardiovascular system
Clotrimazole 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
CLOTRIMAZOLE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
CLOTRIMAZOLE 13 Skin
CO-AMOXICLAV 5 Infections
CO-BENELDOPA 4 Central nervous system
CO-CARELDOPA 4 Central nervous system
CO-CODAMOL 4 Central nervous system
Cocois® 13 Skin
CO-CYPRINDIOL 13 Skin
Co-danthramer 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Codeine Linctus, BP 3 Respiratory system
CODEINE PHOSPHATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
CODEINE PHOSPHATE 3 Respiratory system
CODEINE PHOSPHATE 4 Central nervous system
CO-DYDRAMOL 4 Central nervous system
COLCHICINE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
COLESTYRAMINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
COLESTYRAMINE 2 Cardiovascular system
Colifoam® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM 5 Infections
Collodion 13 Skin
Collodion, Flexible, BP 13 Skin
Combivir® 5 Infections
CO-PHENOTROPE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Cosopt® 11 Eye
CO-TENIDONE 2 Cardiovascular system
CO-TRIMOXAZOLE 5 Infections
Creon® 10 000 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Creon® 25 000 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Creon® 40 000 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Creon® Micro 1 Gastro-intestinal system
CROTAMITON 13 Skin
Cuplex® 13 Skin
CYANOCOBALAMIN 9 Nutrition and blood
Cyclimorph® 4 Central nervous system
CYCLIZINE 4 Central nervous system
Cyclogest® 6 Endocrine system
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Item BNF Chapter CYCLOPENTOLATE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Cyclo-Progynova® 6 Endocrine system
CYPROTERONE ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
CYPROTERONE ACETATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
CYTARABINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE 2 Cardiovascular system
DACARBAZINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DACTINOMYCIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Daktacort® 13 Skin
Dalacin T® 13 Skin
Dalacin® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Dalivit® 9 Nutrition and blood
DALTEPARIN SODIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
DANAZOL 6 Endocrine system
DANTROLENE SODIUM 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
DANTROLENE SODIUM 15 Anaesthesia
DANTRON 1 Gastro-intestinal system
DAPSONE 5 Infections
DARBEPOETIN ALFA 9 Nutrition and blood
DARUNAVIR 5 Infections
DASATINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DAUNORUBICIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DEFERIPRONE 9 Nutrition and blood
DEFLAZACORT 6 Endocrine system
DEMECLOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 Infections
DENOSUMAB 6 Endocrine system
Dermax® 13 Skin
Dermol® 13 Skin
DESFERRIOXAMINE MESILATE Emergency treatment of poisoning
DESFERRIOXAMINE MESILATE 9 Nutrition and blood
DESFLURANE 15 Anaesthesia
DESMOPRESSIN 6 Endocrine system
DEXAMETHASONE 6 Endocrine system
Dexamethasone 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
DEXAMETHASONE 11 Eye
DEXAMETHASONE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
DEXAMFETAMINE SULFATE 4 Central nervous system
DEXRAZOXANE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DEXTRAN 70 9 Nutrition and blood
DIAMORPHINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
DIAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
DIAZEPAM 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
DIAZEPAM 15 Anaesthesia
DICLOFENAC SODIUM 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
DICLOFENAC SODIUM 11 Eye
DICLOFENAC SODIUM 13 Skin
DICOBALT EDETATE Emergency treatment of poisoning
DIDANOSINE 5 Infections
DIETHYLSTILBESTROL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DIFLUCORTOLONE VALERATE 13 Skin
DIGOXIN 2 Cardiovascular system
DIHYDROCODEINE TARTRATE 4 Central nervous system
DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
DINOPROSTONE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Dipeptiven® 9 Nutrition and blood
DIPHTHERIA-CONTAINING VACCINES 14 Immunological products and vaccines
Diprobase® 13 Skin
Diprosalic® 13 Skin
Diprosone® 13 Skin
DIPYRIDAMOLE 2 Cardiovascular system
DISODIUM ETIDRONATE 6 Endocrine system
DISODIUM PAMIDRONATE 6 Endocrine system
DISOPYRAMIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
DISULFIRAM 4 Central nervous system
DITHRANOL 13 Skin
DOBUTAMINE 2 Cardiovascular system
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Item BNF Chapter DOCETAXEL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DOCUSATE SODIUM 1 Gastro-intestinal system
DOMPERIDONE 4 Central nervous system
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
DOPEXAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
DORZOLAMIDE 11 Eye
DOSULEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Doublebase® 13 Skin
DOXAPRAM HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
DOXAZOSIN 2 Cardiovascular system
DOXAZOSIN 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
DOXEPIN 4 Central nervous system
DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
DOXYCYCLINE 5 Infections
Drapolene® 13 Skin
DRONEDARONE 2 Cardiovascular system
DuoTrav® 11 Eye
E45® 13 Skin
EDROPHONIUM CHLORIDE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
EDROPHONIUM CHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
EFAVIRENZ 5 Infections
EFLORNITHINE 13 Skin
Elleste-Duet® 6 Endocrine system
Elleste-Solo® 6 Endocrine system
EMLA® 15 Anaesthesia
EMTRICITABINE 5 Infections
Emulsiderm® 13 Skin
Emulsifying Ointment, BP 13 Skin
ENFUVIRTIDE 5 Infections
ENOXIMONE 2 Cardiovascular system
ENTACAPONE 4 Central nervous system
Epaderm® 13 Skin
EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
EPOETIN ALFA, BETA, THETA, and ZETA 9 Nutrition and blood
EPOPROSTENOL 2 Cardiovascular system
ERGOCALCIFEROL 9 Nutrition and blood
ERGOMETRINE MALEATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
ERLOTINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ERYTHROMYCIN 5 Infections
ESMOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
Estraderm MX® 6 Endocrine system
ETANERCEPT 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ETANERCEPT 13 Skin
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 5 Infections
ETHANOLAMINE OLEATE 2 Cardiovascular system
ETHINYLESTRADIOL 6 Endocrine system
ETHINYLESTRADIOL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ETHOSUXIMIDE 4 Central nervous system
ETODOLAC 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ETOMIDATE 15 Anaesthesia
ETOPOSIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ETORICOXIB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ETRAVIRINE 5 Infections
Etrivex® 13 Skin
Evorel® 6 Endocrine system
EXEMESTANE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
EXENATIDE 6 Endocrine system
EZETIMIBE 2 Cardiovascular system
FAMCICLOVIR 5 Infections
FEBUXOSTAT 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
FELODIPINE 2 Cardiovascular system
Femoston® 6 Endocrine system
FemSeven® 6 Endocrine system
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Item BNF Chapter FENOFIBRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
FENTANYL 4 Central nervous system
FENTANYL 15 Anaesthesia
FERROUS FUMARATE 9 Nutrition and blood
FERROUS SULFATE 9 Nutrition and blood
FESOTERODINE FUMARATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
FILGRASTIM 9 Nutrition and blood
FINASTERIDE 6 Endocrine system
FLAVOXATE HYDROCHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
FLECAINIDE ACETATE 2 Cardiovascular system
FLUCLOXACILLIN 5 Infections
FLUCONAZOLE 5 Infections
FLUCYTOSINE 5 Infections
FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
FLUDROXYCORTIDE 13 Skin
FLUMAZENIL 15 Anaesthesia
FLUMETASONE PIVALATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE 13 Skin
FLUOCINONIDE 13 Skin
FLUOCORTOLONE 13 Skin
FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 11 Eye
FLUORIDES 9 Nutrition and blood
FLUOROMETHOLONE 11 Eye
FLUOROURACIL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
FLUOROURACIL 13 Skin
FLUOXETINE 4 Central nervous system
FLUPENTIXOL 4 Central nervous system
FLUPENTIXOL DECANOATE 4 Central nervous system
FLUPHENAZINE DECANOATE 4 Central nervous system
FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM 11 Eye
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE 3 Respiratory system
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE 13 Skin
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE 4 Central nervous system
FOLIC ACID 9 Nutrition and blood
FOLINIC ACID 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
FOLLITROPIN ALFA and BETA 6 Endocrine system
FONDAPARINUX SODIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
FORMOTEROL FUMARATE 3 Respiratory system
FOSAMPRENAVIR 5 Infections
FOSCARNET SODIUM 5 Infections
Fostair® 3 Respiratory system
FRAMYCETIN SULFATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Fresubin® 1200 Complete Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® 1800 Complete Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® 2kcal Drink Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® 2250 Complete Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® 5kcal Shot Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Crème Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Energy Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Energy Fibre Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® HP Energy Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Original Fibre Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Soya Fibre Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fresubin® Thickened Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Fucibet® 13 Skin
Fucidin H® 13 Skin
Fucidin® 13 Skin
FULVESTRANT 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
FUROSEMIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
FUSIDIC ACID 11 Eye
FUSIDIC ACID 13 Skin
Fybogel® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
GABAPENTIN 4 Central nervous system
GALANTAMINE 4 Central nervous system
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Item BNF Chapter GANCICLOVIR 5 Infections
Gaviscon Infant® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Gaviscon® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Gedarel® 20/150 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Gedarel® 30/150 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
GEFITINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
GELATIN 9 Nutrition and blood
GelTears® 11 Eye
GEMCITABINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
GEMEPROST 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
GEMFIBROZIL 2 Cardiovascular system
GENTAMICIN 5 Infections
GENTAMICIN 11 Eye
GENTAMICIN 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Gentisone® HC 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Gestone® 6 Endocrine system
Glandosane® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
GLIBENCLAMIDE 6 Endocrine system
GLICLAZIDE 6 Endocrine system
GLIMEPIRIDE 6 Endocrine system
GLIPIZIDE 6 Endocrine system
GLUCAGON 6 Endocrine system
GLUCOSE 9 Nutrition and blood
GLYCEROL 1 Gastro-intestinal system
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
GLYCINE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
GLYCOPYRRONIUM 3 Respiratory system
GLYCOPYRRONIUM BROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
GOLIMUMAB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
GONADORELIN 6 Endocrine system
GOSERELIN 6 Endocrine system
GOSERELIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
GRISEOFULVIN 5 Infections
GUANETHIDINE MONOSULFATE 2 Cardiovascular system
Gynest® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Gyno-Daktarin® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
HAEMOPHILUS TYPE B CONJUGATE VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
Haleraid® 3 Respiratory system
HALOPERIDOL 4 Central nervous system
HEPARIN 2 Cardiovascular system
Heparin Sodium (flush) 2 Cardiovascular system
HEPATITIS A VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
HEPATITIS B VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
HEXETIDINE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Hibiscrub® 13 Skin
Hirudoid® 13 Skin
Histoacryl® 13 Skin
HOMATROPINE HYDROBROMIDE 11 Eye
HUMAN MENOPAUSAL GONADOTROPHINS 6 Endocrine system
Humulin I® 6 Endocrine system
Humulin S® 6 Endocrine system
HYALURONIDASE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
Hydrex® 13 Skin
HYDROCORTISONE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
HYDROCORTISONE 6 Endocrine system
HYDROCORTISONE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
HYDROCORTISONE 13 Skin
Hydrocortisone acetate 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE 11 Eye
HYDROCORTISONE BUTYRATE 13 Skin
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 13 Skin
Hydromol® 13 Skin
HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 9 Nutrition and blood
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Item BNF Chapter HYDROXYCARBAMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression drugs
HYDROXYCARBAMIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR 11 Eye
HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
HYOSCINE BUTYLBROMIDE 1 Gastro-intestinal system-
HYOSCINE HYDROBROMIDE 4 Central nervous system
HYOSCINE HYDROBROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
HYPROMELLOSE 11 Eye
Hypurin® Bovine Isophane 6 Endocrine system
Hypurin® Bovine Lente 6 Endocrine system
Hypurin® Bovine Neutral 6 Endocrine system
Hypurin® Porcine Isophane 6 Endocrine system
Hypurin® Porcine Neutral 6 Endocrine system
IBANDRONIC ACID 6 Endocrine system
IBUPROFEN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
ICHTHAMMOL 13 Skin
IDARUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
IFOSFAMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
ILOPROST 2 Cardiovascular system
IMATINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
IMIPENEM WITH CILASTATIN 5 Infections
IMIPRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
IMIQUIMOD 13 Skin
INDAPAMIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
INDINAVIR 5 Infections
INDOMETACIN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
INDORAMIN 2 Cardiovascular system
INDORAMIN 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Industrial Methylated Spirit, BP 13 Skin
Infacol® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
INFLIXIMAB 1 Gastro-intestinal system
INFLIXIMAB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
INFLIXIMAB 13 Skin
INFLUENZA VACCINES 14 Immunological products and vaccines
Instillagel® 15 Anaesthesia
Insulatard® 6 Endocrine system
INSULIN ASPART 6 Endocrine system
INSULIN DETEMIR 6 Endocrine system
INSULIN GLARGINE 6 Endocrine system
INSULIN LISPRO 6 Endocrine system
INSULIN ZINC SUSPENSION 6 Endocrine system
Insuman® Basal 6 Endocrine system
Insuman® Rapid 6 Endocrine system
INTERFERON ALFA 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
IODINE AND IODIDE 6 Endocrine system
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 3 Respiratory system
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Ipratropium bromide with salbutamol 3 Respiratory system
IRBESARTAN 2 Cardiovascular system
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
IRON SUCROSE 9 Nutrition and blood
ISOCARBOXAZID 4 Central nervous system
ISOFLURANE 15 Anaesthesia
ISONIAZID 5 Infections
ISOPHANE INSULIN 6 Endocrine system
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
ISOTRETINOIN 13 Skin
ISPAGHULA HUSK 1 Gastro-intestinal system
ITRACONAZOLE 5 Infections
IVABRADINE 2 Cardiovascular system
KETAMINE 15 Anaesthesia
KETOCONAZOLE 5 Infections
KETOCONAZOLE 13 Skin
KETOPROFEN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 11 Eye
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Item BNF Chapter KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 15 Anaesthesia
KETOTIFEN 3 Respiratory system
Ketovite® 9 Nutrition and blood
Konakion® MM 9 Nutrition and blood
Konakion® MM Paediatric 9 Nutrition and blood
Kwells® 4 Central nervous system
LABETALOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
LACOSAMIDE 4 Central nervous system
Lacri-Lube® 11 Eye
LACTULOSE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
LAMIVUDINE 5 Infections
LAMOTRIGINE 4 Central nervous system
LANREOTIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
LANSOPRAZOLE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
LANTHANUM 9 Nutrition and blood
LATANOPROST 11 Eye
LATANOPROST WITH TIMOLOL 11 Eye
LEFLUNOMIDE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
LENALIDOMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
LENOGRASTIM 9 Nutrition and blood
LETROZOLE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
LEUPRORELIN ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
LEUPRORELIN ACETATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Levest® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
LEVETIRACETAM 4 Central nervous system
LEVOBUPIVACAINE 15 Anaesthesia
LEVOFLOXACIN 11 Eye
LEVOFLOXACIN 5 Infections
LEVOMEPROMAZINE 4 Central nervous system
LEVONORGESTREL 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM 6 Endocrine system
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
LINEZOLID 5 Infections
LIOTHYRONINE SODIUM 6 Endocrine system
LiquiBand® 13 Skin
Liquid and White Soft Paraffin Ointment, NPF 13 Skin
LIQUID PARAFFIN 11 Eye
LISINOPRIL 2 Cardiovascular system
LITHIUM CARBONATE 4 Central nervous system
LITHIUM CITRATE 4 Central nervous system
Locoid® 13 Skin
Locorten-Vioform® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Loestrin 20® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Loestrin 30® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
LOFEPRAMINE 4 Central nervous system
LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
LOPERAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
LOPINAVIR WITH RITONAVIR 5 Infections
LORATADINE 3 Respiratory system
LORAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
LORAZEPAM 15 Anaesthesia
LORMETAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE 11 Eye
Lotriderm® 13 Skin
Low Range Peak Flow Meter 3 Respiratory system
LUTROPIN ALFA 6 Endocrine system
LYMECYCLINE 5 Infections
MACROGOLS 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Madopar® CR 4 Central nervous system
MAGNESIUM CITRATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Magnesium hydroxide 1 Gastro-intestinal system
MAGNESIUM SULFATE 9 Nutrition and blood
Magnesium Sulfate Paste, BP 13 Skin
MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
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Item BNF Chapter MALATHION 13 Skin
MANNITOL 2 Cardiovascular system
Maxitrol® 11 Eye
MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINE, LIVE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
MEBENDAZOLE 5 Infections
MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
MECYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MEFENAMIC ACID 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
MEGESTROL ACETATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MELATONIN 4 Central nervous system
MELOXICAM 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
MELPHALAN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
MENADIOL SODIUM PHOSPHATE 9 Nutrition and blood
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES 14 Immunological products and vaccines
Menthol and Eucalyptus Inhalation, BP 1980 3 Respiratory system
MEPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
MEPTAZINOL 4 Central nervous system
MERCAPTOPURINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MEROPENEM 5 Infections
MESALAZINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
MESNA 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MESTEROLONE 6 Endocrine system
Metanium® 13 Skin
METARAMINOL 2 Cardiovascular system
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 6 Endocrine system
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
METHIONINE Emergency treatment of poisoning
METHOCARBAMOL 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
METHOTREXATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
METHOTREXATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
METHOTREXATE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
METHOTREXATE 13 Skin
METHYLCELLULOSE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
METHYLDOPA 2 Cardiovascular system
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
METHYLPREDNISOLONE 6 Endocrine system
Methylprednisolone acetate 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
METHYLTHIONINIUM CHLORIDE Emergency treatment of poisoning
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
METOPROLOL TARTRATE 2 Cardiovascular system
METRONIDAZOLE 5 Infections
METRONIDAZOLE 13 Skin
MIANSERIN HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
MICONAZOLE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
MICONAZOLE NITRATE 13 Skin
Microgynon 30® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
MIDAZOLAM 4 Central nervous system
MIDAZOLAM 15 Anaesthesia
MIFEPRISTONE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Migraleve® 4 Central nervous system
Millinette® 20/75 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Millinette® 30/75 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Minims® Fluorescein Sodium 11 Eye
Minims® Lidocaine and Fluorescein 11 Eye
Minims® Oxybuprocaine Hydrochloride 11 Eye
Minims® Saline 11 Eye
Minims® Tetracaine Hydrochloride 11 Eye
MINOCYCLINE 5 Infections
MISOPROSTOL 1 Gastro-intestinal system
MITOMYCIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MITOXANTRONE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
MIVACURIUM 15 Anaesthesia
MOCLOBEMIDE 4 Central nervous system
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Item BNF Chapter MOMETASONE FUROATE 3 Respiratory system
MOMETASONE FUROATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
MOMETASONE FUROATE 13 Skin
MONTELUKAST 3 Respiratory system
Morphgesic® SR 4 Central nervous system
MORPHINE SALTS 4 Central nervous system
MOXONIDINE 2 Cardiovascular system
MucoClear® 3% 3 Respiratory system
MUPIROCIN 13 Skin
MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
NABILONE 4 Central nervous system
NABUMETONE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
NAFARELIN 6 Endocrine system
NAFTIDROFURYL OXALATE 2 Cardiovascular system
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE Emergency treatment of poisoning
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
NANDROLONE 6 Endocrine system
NAPROXEN 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Naseptin® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Nebusal® 7% 3 Respiratory system
NEFOPAM HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
NEOMYCIN SULFATE 5 Infections
NEOMYCIN SULFATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
NEOSTIGMINE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
NEOSTIGMINE METILSULFATE 15 Anaesthesia
NEOSTIGMINE WITH GLYCOPYRRONIUM BROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
NEVIRAPINE 5 Infections
NICARDIPINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
NICORANDIL 2 Cardiovascular system
NICOTINE 4 Central nervous system
NIFEDIPINE 2 Cardiovascular system
NILOTINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
NIMODIPINE 2 Cardiovascular system
NITRAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
NITROFURANTOIN 5 Infections
Nitromin® 2 Cardiovascular system
NITROUS OXIDE 15 Anaesthesia
NIZATIDINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Nizoral® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Nizoral® 13 Skin
NORADRENALINE/NOREPINEPHRINE 2 Cardiovascular system
NORETHISTERONE 6 Endocrine system
NORETHISTERONE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
NORFLOXACIN 5 Infections
Norimin® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
NORMAL IMMUNOGLOBULIN 14 Immunological products and vaccines
Normasol® 13 Skin
NORTRIPTYLINE 4 Central nervous system
Nova-T® 380 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Nystaform® 13 Skin
Nystaform-HC® 13 Skin
NYSTATIN 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
NYSTATIN 13 Skin
Occlusal® 13 Skin
OCTREOTIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
OFLOXACIN 11 Eye
Oilatum® 13 Skin
Olive Oil 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL 2 Cardiovascular system
OLOPATADINE 11 Eye
OLSALAZINE SODIUM 1 Gastro-intestinal system
OMALIZUMAB 3 Respiratory system
OMEPRAZOLE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
ONDANSETRON 4 Central nervous system
Optive Plus® 11 Eye
ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS (ORS) 9 Nutrition and blood
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Item BNF Chapter ORPHENADRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Ortho-Gynest® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
OSELTAMIVIR 5 Infections
Otomize® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Otosporin® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Ovestin® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Ovysmen® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
OXALIPLATIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
OXAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
OXCARBAZEPINE 4 Central nervous system
Oxis® 3 Respiratory system
OXPRENOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
OXYBUPROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
OXYBUTYNIN HYDROCHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
OXYCODONE WITH NALOXONE 4 Central nervous system
Oxygen 3 Respiratory system
OXYTETRACYCLINE 5 Infections
OXYTOCIN 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Ozurdex® 11 Eye
Pabrinex® 9 Nutrition and blood
PACLITAXEL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PALIVIZUMAB 5 Infections
PANCREATIN 1 Gastro-intestinal system
PANCURONIUM BROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
PARACETAMOL 4 Central nervous system
Paraffin, White Soft, BP 13 Skin
Paraffin, Yellow Soft, BP 13 Skin
PARAFFIN, YELLOW, SOFT 11 Eye
PARECOXIB 15 Anaesthesia
PAROXETINE 4 Central nervous system
PAZOPANIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PEGINTERFERON ALFA 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PEMETREXED 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PENICILLAMINE 9 Nutrition and blood
PENICILLAMINE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
PENTAMIDINE ISETIONATE 5 Infections
PENTAZOCINE 4 Central nervous system
PENTOSTATIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PENTOXIFYLLINE 2 Cardiovascular system
PEPPERMINT OIL 1 Gastro-intestinal system
PERGOLIDE 4 Central nervous system
PERICYAZINE 4 Central nervous system
PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE 2 Cardiovascular system
PERMETHRIN 13 Skin
Permitabs® 13 Skin
PERPHENAZINE 4 Central nervous system
PETHIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
PHENELZINE 4 Central nervous system
PHENINDIONE 2 Cardiovascular system
PHENOBARBITAL 4 Central nervous system
PHENOBARBITAL SODIUM 4 Central nervous system
PHENOL 1 Gastro-intestinal system
PHENOXYBENZAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN 5 Infections
PHENTOLAMINE MESILATE 2 Cardiovascular system
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
PHENYTOIN 4 Central nervous system
PHENYTOIN SODIUM 4 Central nervous system
PHOLCODINE 3 Respiratory system
Phosphates 9 Nutrition and blood
PHOSPHATES (RECTAL) 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Phosphate-Sandoz® 9 Nutrition and blood
PHYTOMENADIONE 9 Nutrition and blood
PILOCARPINE 11 Eye
PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
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Item BNF Chapter PIMECROLIMUS 13 Skin
PIMOZIDE 4 Central nervous system
PIOGLITAZONE 6 Endocrine system
PIPERACILLIN WITH TAZOBACTAM 5 Infections
PIPOTIAZINE PALMITATE 4 Central nervous system
PIRACETAM 4 Central nervous system
PIROXICAM 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
PIZOTIFEN 4 Central nervous system
PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
PODOPHYLLOTOXIN 13 Skin
POLYMYXINS 13 Skin
POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE RESINS 9 Nutrition and blood
Polytar Emollient® 13 Skin
Polytar Plus® 13 Skin
Polytar® 13 Skin
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL 11 Eye
PORACTANT ALFA 3 Respiratory system
POSACONAZOLE 5 Infections
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
Potassium Chloride and Glucose Intravenous Infusion 9 Nutrition and blood
Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion 9 Nutrition and blood
Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, and Glucose Intravenous Inf. 9 Nutrition and blood
POTASSIUM CITRATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE 13 Skin
POVIDONE-IODINE 13 Skin
PRAMIPEXOLE 4 Central nervous system
PRAVASTATIN SODIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
PRAZOSIN 2 Cardiovascular system
PRAZOSIN 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
PREDNISOLONE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
PREDNISOLONE 6 Endocrine system
PREDNISOLONE 11 Eye
Prednisolone acetate 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
PREGABALIN 4 Central nervous system
Pregaday® 9 Nutrition and blood
Premarin® 6 Endocrine system
Premique® 6 Endocrine system
Prempak-C® 6 Endocrine system
PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
PRIMIDONE 4 Central nervous system
PROCARBAZINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
PROCHLORPERAZINE 4 Central nervous system
PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Proflavine Cream, BPC 13 Skin
PROGESTERONE 6 Endocrine system
PROGUANIL HYDROCHLORIDE WITH ATOVAQUONE 5 Infections
Progynova® 6 Endocrine system
PROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
PROPAFENONE HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
PROPAMIDINE ISETIONATE 11 Eye
PROPANTHELINE BROMIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
PROPIVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
PROPOFOL 15 Anaesthesia
PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
PROPYLTHIOURACIL 6 Endocrine system
Prostap® SR DCS 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Prostin E2® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
PROTAMINE SULFATE 2 Cardiovascular system
Provera® 6 Endocrine system
PROXYMETACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 3 Respiratory system
Psoriderm® 13 Skin
PYRAZINAMIDE 5 Infections
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Item BNF Chapter PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
PYRIMETHAMINE 5 Infections
QUININE 5 Infections
QUININE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Quinoderm® 13 Skin
RABIES VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
RALTEGRAVIR 5 Infections
RAMIPRIL 2 Cardiovascular system
RANOLAZINE 2 Cardiovascular system
RANIBIZUMAB 11 Eye
RANITIDINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
RASAGILINE 4 Central nervous system
RASBURICASE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Relaxit Micro-enema® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
REMIFENTANIL 15 Anaesthesia
Resonium A® 9 Nutrition and blood
RETEPLASE 2 Cardiovascular system
RIBAVIRIN 5 Infections
RIFAMPICIN 5 Infections
RIFAMPICIN WITH ISONIAZID 5 Infections
RILUZOLE 4 Central nervous system
RISEDRONATE SODIUM 6 Endocrine system
RISPERIDONE 4 Central nervous system
RITONAVIR 5 Infections
RITUXIMAB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
RITUXIMAB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
RIVAROXABAN 2 Cardiovascular system
RIVASTIGMINE 4 Central nervous system
ROCURONIUM BROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
ROMIPLOSTIM 9 Nutrition and blood
ROPINIROLE 4 Central nervous system
ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
ROTIGOTINE 4 Central nervous system
Salactol® 13 Skin
Salatac® 13 Skin
SALBUTAMOL 3 Respiratory system
SALBUTAMOL 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
SALICYLATES 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
SALICYLIC ACID 13 Skin
SALMETEROL 3 Respiratory system
Sandocal® 9 Nutrition and blood
Sando-K® 9 Nutrition and blood
Sandrena® 6 Endocrine system
SAQUINAVIR 5 Infections
Scopoderm TTS® 4 Central nervous system
SELEGILINE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
Selsun® 13 Skin
SENNA 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SERTRALINE 4 Central nervous system
SEVELAMER CARBONATE 9 Nutrition and blood
SEVELAMER HYDROCHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
SEVOFLURANE 15 Anaesthesia
Sevredol® 4 Central nervous system
SILDENAFIL 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
SILVER NITRATE 13 Skin
SILVER SULFADIAZINE 13 Skin
Simple Linctus, BP 3 Respiratory system
SIMVASTATIN 2 Cardiovascular system
Sinemet® 4 Central nervous system
SITAGLIPTIN 6 Endocrine system
Slow Sodium® 9 Nutrition and blood
Slow-K® 9 Nutrition and blood
SODIUM AUROTHIOMALATE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
SODIUM BICARBONATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
SODIUM BICARBONATE 9 Nutrition and blood
Sodium Bicarbonate 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
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Item BNF Chapter Sodium Bicarbonate Intravenous Infusion 9 Nutrition and blood
SODIUM CHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
SODIUM CHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
SODIUM CHLORIDE 11 Eye
SODIUM CHLORIDE 13 Skin
SODIUM CITRATE (RECTAL) 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SODIUM CLODRONATE 6 Endocrine system
SODIUM CROMOGLICATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SODIUM CROMOGLICATE 3 Respiratory system
SODIUM CROMOGLICATE 11 Eye
SODIUM CROMOGLICATE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
SODIUM FEREDETATE 9 Nutrition and blood
SODIUM FUSIDATE 5 Infections
SODIUM HYALURONATE 11 Eye
SODIUM LACTATE 9 Nutrition and blood
SODIUM NITRITE Emergency treatment of poisoning
SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
SODIUM PICOSULFATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SODIUM PICOSULFATE WITH MAGNESIUM CITRATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE 2 Cardiovascular system
SODIUM THIOSULFATE Emergency treatment of poisoning
SODIUM VALPROATE 4 Central nervous system
Sofradex® 11 Eye
Sofradex® 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
SOLIFENACIN SUCCINATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Solution G 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Solvazinc® 9 Nutrition and blood
SOTALOL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
SPIRONOLACTONE 2 Cardiovascular system
Standard Range Peak Flow Meter 3 Respiratory system
STAVUDINE 5 Infections
Steripod® Sodium Chloride 13 Skin
Stiemycin® 13 Skin
STREPTOKINASE 2 Cardiovascular system
STRONTIUM RANELATE 6 Endocrine system
Subgam® 14 Immunological products and vaccines
SUCRALFATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Sudocrem® 13 Skin
SUGAMMADEX 15 Anaesthesia
SULFADIAZINE 5 Infections
SULFASALAZINE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
SULFASALAZINE 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
SULPIRIDE 4 Central nervous system
SUNITINIB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Survimed® OPD Appendix 2 Borderline substances
Survimed® OPD HN Appendix 2 Borderline substances
SUXAMETHONIUM CHLORIDE 15 Anaesthesia
Synalar 1 in 10 Dilution® 13 Skin
Synalar 1 in 4 Dilution® 13 Skin
Synalar N® 13 Skin
Synalar® 13 Skin
Systane® 11 Eye
Sytron® 9 Nutrition and blood
T/Gel® 13 Skin
TACALCITOL 13 Skin
TACROLIMUS 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TACROLIMUS 13 Skin
TAFLUPROST 11 Eye
TAMOXIFEN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
TAZAROTENE 13 Skin
TEGAFUR WITH URACIL 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TEICOPLANIN 5 Infections
TEMAZEPAM 4 Central nervous system
TEMAZEPAM 15 Anaesthesia
TEMOZOLOMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TENECTEPLASE 2 Cardiovascular system
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Item BNF Chapter TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL 5 Infections
TERAZOSIN 2 Cardiovascular system
TERAZOSIN 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
TERBINAFINE 5 Infections
TERBINAFINE 13 Skin
TERBUTALINE SULFATE 3 Respiratory system
TERBUTALINE SULFATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
TERLIPRESSIN ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
TESTOSTERONE AND ESTERS 6 Endocrine system
TETRABENAZINE 4 Central nervous system
TETRACAINE 15 Anaesthesia
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 11 Eye
TETRACOSACTIDE 6 Endocrine system
THALIDOMIDE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
THEOPHYLLINE 3 Respiratory system
THIAMINE 9 Nutrition and blood
THIOPENTAL SODIUM 15 Anaesthesia
THYMOL 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
TIBOLONE 6 Endocrine system
TICAGRELOR 2 Cardiovascular system
Timodine® 13 Skin
TIMOLOL 11 Eye
TIMOLOL MALEATE 2 Cardiovascular system
TINZAPARIN SODIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
TIOGUANINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TIOTROPIUM 3 Respiratory system
TIPRANAVIR 5 Infections
TIROFIBAN 2 Cardiovascular system
Tobradex® 11 Eye
TOBRAMYCIN 5 Infections
TOCILIZUMAB 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
TOLBUTAMIDE 6 Endocrine system
TOLTERODINE TARTRATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
TOPIRAMATE 4 Central nervous system
TOPOTECAN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TRABECTEDIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
TRANDOLAPRIL 2 Cardiovascular system
TRANEXAMIC ACID 2 Cardiovascular system
TRASTUZUMAB 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TRAVOPROST 11 Eye
Traxam® 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
TREOSULFAN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TRETINOIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TRETINOIN 13 Skin
TRIAMCINOLONE 6 Endocrine system
Triamcinolone acetonide 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE 13 Skin
TRIENTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE 9 Nutrition and blood
TRIFLUOPERAZINE 4 Central nervous system
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE 4 Central nervous system
TRIMETHOPRIM 5 Infections
TRIMIPRAMINE 4 Central nervous system
TriNovum® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
TRIPOTASSIUM DICITRATOBISMUTHATE 1 Gastro-intestinal system
TRIPTORELIN 6 Endocrine system
TRIPTORELIN 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
TriRegol® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Trisequens® 6 Endocrine system
TROPICAMIDE 11 Eye
TROSPIUM CHLORIDE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
Truvada® 5 Infections
TRYPTOPHAN 4 Central nervous system
ULIPRISTAL ACETATE 6 Endocrine system
ULIPRISTAL ACETATE 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
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Item BNF Chapter Ultrabase® 13 Skin
Ultralanum Plain® 13 Skin
Ultraproct® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
Unguentum M® 13 Skin
Unisept® 13 Skin
UROKINASE 2 Cardiovascular system
URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID 1 Gastro-intestinal system
USTEKINUMAB 13 Skin
Uvistat® 13 Skin
VALACICLOVIR 5 Infections
VALGANCICLOVIR 5 Infections
VALSARTAN 2 Cardiovascular system
VANCOMYCIN 5 Infections
VARENICLINE 4 Central nervous system
VARICELLA-ZOSTER VACCINE 14 Immunological products and vaccines
VASOPRESSIN 6 Endocrine system
VECURONIUM BROMIDE 15 Anaesthesia
VENLAFAXINE 4 Central nervous system
VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
Versatis® 15 Anaesthesia
VIGABATRIN 4 Central nervous system
VINBLASTINE SULFATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
VINCRISTINE SULFATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
VINDESINE SULFATE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
VINORELBINE 8 Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Vitamin B Tablets, Compound 9 Nutrition and blood
Vitamin B Tablets, Compound, Strong 9 Nutrition and blood
Vitamins Capsules 9 Nutrition and blood
Voltarol Emulgel® 10 Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Volumatic® 3 Respiratory system
VORICONAZOLE 5 Infections
WARFARIN SODIUM 2 Cardiovascular system
Water for Injections 9 Nutrition and blood
XIPAMIDE 2 Cardiovascular system
Xylocaine® 15 Anaesthesia
XYLOMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12 Ear, nose, and oropharynx
Xyloproct® 1 Gastro-intestinal system
ZANAMIVIR 5 Infections
Zidoval® 7 Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
ZIDOVUDINE 5 Infections
Zinc and Castor Oil Ointment, BP 13 Skin
Zinc and Coal Tar Paste, BP 13 Skin
Zinc Paste and Ichthammol Bandage, BP 1993 13 Skin
Zinc Paste Bandage, BP 1993 Appendix 5 Wound management products and elasticated garments
Zindaclin® 13 Skin
Zineryt® 13 Skin
ZOLEDRONIC ACID 6 Endocrine system
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 4 Central nervous system
Zometa® 6 Endocrine system
ZONISAMIDE 4 Central nervous system
ZOPICLONE 4 Central nervous system
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL 4 Central nervous system
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL ACETATE 4 Central nervous system
ZUCLOPENTHIXOL DECANOATE 4 Central nervous system