BNF Code Information - Historic 2023 Version 84

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Data last updated March 28, 2025
Metadata last updated March 28, 2025
Created March 28, 2025
Format CSV
License Open Government Licence 3.0 (United Kingdom)

Data Dictionary

Column Title Type Description
BNF Chapter BNF Chapter string

The name given to a British National Formulary (BNF) chapter. This is the broadest grouping of the BNF therapeutical classification system.

BNF Chapter Code BNF Chapter Code number

The unique code used to refer to the BNF Chapter.

BNF Section BNF Section string

The name given to a BNF Section. This is the next broadest grouping of the BNF therapeutical classification system after chapter.

BNF Section Code BNF Section Code number

The unique code used to refer to the BNF Section.

BNF Paragraph BNF Paragraph string

The name given to the BNF Paragraph. This level of grouping of the BNF Therapeutical classification system sits below BNF section.

BNF Paragraph Code BNF Paragraph Code number

The unique code used to refer to the BNF Paragraph.

BNF Subparagraph BNF Subparagraph string

The name of the BNF Sub-Paragraph, a subdivision of the Paragraph level of the BNF

BNF Subparagraph Code BNF Subparagraph Code number

The unique code used to refer to the BNF Sub-Paragraph.

BNF Chemical Substance BNF Chemical Substance string

The name given to the BNF Chemical Substance (the main active ingredient in a drug. For example, Amoxicillin).

BNF Chemical Substance Code BNF Chemical Substance Code string

A unique code used to refer to a BNF Chemical Substance.

BNF Product BNF Product string

The name of the Product (generic or branded) without indication of the strength or formulation.

BNF Product Code BNF Product Code string

The unique code used to refer to the BNF Product.

BNF Presentation BNF Presentation string

The name given to the BNF Presentation (specific type, strength, and formulation of a drug or the specific type of an appliance. For example, Amoxicillin 500mg capsules).

BNF Presentation Code BNF Presentation Code string

The unique code used to refer to a BNF Presentation.