| Column |
Title |
Type |
Description |
| YEAR_MONTH_APPLICABLE |
Year Month Applicable |
yearmonth |
The year and month (formatted as YYYY-MM, e.g., 2025-02) in which updates to the BNF Code Information were applied. For example, changes applied to January BNF file will be recorded as 2025-01.
|
| 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 |
string |
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 |
string |
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 |
string |
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 |
string |
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.
|
| CHANGE_TYPE |
Change Type |
string |
This outlines the type of change that has occurred compared with the previously published current file. A change may be an addition, deletion, or amendment. Where an amendment has been made, the report will display the original line followed by the revised line; for example, Crinx bandage 10cm x 3.5m amended to Crinx bandage 10cm x 4m.
Annual version changes, implemented in January, include instances where a product is reassigned to a different BNF chapter, BNF section etc. In these cases, the previous BNF chapter/ section etc will appear under Remove, and the updated chapter or section will appear under Add.
|