British National Formulary and BNF for Children

Introduction

British National Formulary (BNF) and BNF for children are two standards medical drug reference that you most probably have heard of.

• The print edition of the BNF is updated in March and September annually.
• The print edition of BNF for children is updated in September each year.

Contents

In September 2015, the layout and design of the BNF and BNF for children has been completely redesigned.

• The monographs of the drugs have changed from 7 sections to 20 sections and new topics have been included.
• Similar to previous editions, it is compiled with the advice of clinical experts which is continually updated to reflect the latest evidence from credible sources worldwide.

PDF Files

I have come across the PDFs on the internet:

• British National Formulary 70
  
• British National Formulary 73
• British National Formulary 76
• British National Formulary 78
• British National Formulary 79
• British National Formulary 80
• British National Formulary 81
  
• British National Formulary 82
• British National Formulary 83
  
• British National Formulary 84
  
• British National Formulary 85
  
• BNF for Children 2017-2018
  
• BNF for Children 2018-2019
• BNF for Children 2019-2020
• BNF for Children 2020-2021
• BNF for Children 2022-2023

Mobile Application

BNF and BNF for Children app has been developed for NHS UK healthcare professionals (including prescribers, pharmacists, doctors, nurses and dentists).

• The app aims to provide sound, up-to-date information about the use of medicines.

NOTE: The mobile application is only marketed in UK Google Play Store. If you are interested, you may download the APK over internet and install it into your Android phone at your own risk. Click here to learn on how to do it.

External Links

• BNF Publications
  
• Using the British National Formulary app to support safe prescribing: a practical guide, 2022
  
• NICE to stop supplying print copies of BNF and BNFC, 2023