| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Data last updated | May 2, 2025 |
| Metadata last updated | May 2, 2025 |
| Created | May 2, 2025 |
| Format | CSV |
| License | Open Government Licence 3.0 (United Kingdom) |
| Column | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR_MONTH_APPLICABLE | Year Month Applicable | date | 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 provides the type of change that has happened from the previously published current file. The change can be an addition, deletion or amendment. Where an amendment has been made, this will show the first original line and then the replacement line e.g. Crinx bandage 10cm x 3.5m amended to read Crinx bandage 10cm x 4m. |