British National Formulary
The standard cover design is easily identified, with each six-monthly edition distinguished by a different jacket colour. BNF 72 (September 2016) is shown
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| Author |
British Medical Association, and Royal Pharmaceutical Society |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | British English |
| Subject | Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Genre | Clinical Pharmacy reference |
| Publisher |
BMJ Group, and Pharmaceutical Press |
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Publication date
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September 2016 – 72nd edition |
| Media type | Paperback print, digital online, smartphone app |
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| OCLC | 299701920 |
| Preceded by | 978-0-85711-272-9 |
| Website | www |
The British National Formulary (BNF) is a United Kingdom (UK) pharmaceutical reference book that contains a wide spectrum of information and advice on prescribing and pharmacology, along with specific facts and details about many medicines available on the UK National Health Service (NHS). Information within the BNF includes indication(s), contraindications, side effects, doses, legal classification, names and prices of available proprietary and generic formulations, and any other notable points. Though it is a national formulary, it nevertheless also includes entries for some medicines which are not available under the NHS, and must be prescribed and/or purchased privately. A symbol clearly denotes such drugs in their entry.
It is used by pharmacists and doctors (both general practitioners (GPs) and specialist practitioners), and by other prescribing healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacy technicians, paramedics, and dentists); as a reference for correct dosage, indication, interactions and side effects of drugs. It is also used as a reassurance by those administering drugs, for example a nurse on a hospital ward, and even for patients and others seeking an authoritative source of advice on any aspect of pharmacotherapy.
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