Formularies and medicines information

  1. British National Formulary
    The principal day-to-day revision source for indications, doses, contraindications, cautions, interactions, adverse effects, monitoring and prescribing in special populations.

  2. BNF guidance on prescribing
    Read the general prescribing chapters as well as individual drug monographs. They cover prescribing safely, adverse reactions, interactions, renal and hepatic impairment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and other practical issues.

  3. BNF for Children
    Essential where the course or intended scope includes children and young people.

  4. Electronic Medicines Compendium
    Public access to manufacturer-produced Summaries of Product Characteristics, Patient Information Leaflets and risk-minimisation materials.

  5. NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
    Evidence-based practical advice on medicines, including interactions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, renal impairment, shortages, switching and medication safety.

  6. SPS Medicines Monitoring
    Particularly useful for learning baseline tests, monitoring frequency, abnormal-result management and patient advice for commonly prescribed medicines.

  7. SPS resources for medicines in renal impairment
    Supports revision of renal function, dose adjustment and selection of appropriate information sources.


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