Accessing the BNF & BNFc

The British National Formulary (BNF) and British National Formulary for Children (BNFc) are essential drug reference resources. You can access these in a number of ways:

Print

We hold print copies of the BNF & BNFc. You will always find a reference copy of the books at the library. Search our catalogue to check where the copies are located.

Online Via:

Medicines Complete – an online collection of a number of drug reference ebooks, including the BNF and BNFc. You can access this with your NHS Athens username or your Keele computer login details

BNF App – NHS users can download the BNF app and load the BNF and BNFc onto their mobile devices. You will need your NHS Athens username to login.

NICE Evidence Search – the BNF is also available via the BNF page on the NICE Evidence Search engine. No login is required here.

You will find more help on our BNF & BNFc help page.