How are the prices in the BNF calculated?
Prices are included in the BNF to allow comparison between products. They are not suitable for quoting to patients since they do not include elements such as container allowance and professional fees. Prices in the BNF are generally calculated from the net cost used in pricing NHS prescriptions. This information comes from the Prescription Pricing Division and is updated each edition. Suitable original packs or patient packs are usually priced as the basis for comparison, but the unit of 20 is still sometimes used for tablets and capsules particularly if a suitable patient pack is not available.
