Bnf for Children September 2025 2026

BNF for Children (BNFC) 2025-2026 is the definitive child-focused medicines formulary, providing concise, practical, and evidence-based guidance on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines to children. Published jointly by the British Medical Association (BMJ), Royal Pharmaceutical Society (Pharmaceutical Press), Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), and Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacists Group (NPPG), it is trusted worldwide by healthcare professionals for confident decision-making at the point of care. This edition replaces the 2024-2025 version and includes up-to-date information on drug dosages, interactions, adverse effects, and legal and professional guidelines specific to paediatric care. As the only independent, rigorously accredited child drug formulary globally, BNFC features content creation processes validated by experts. It covers a comprehensive range of medications tailored for infants, children, and adolescents, with clear indications, cautions, and monitoring advice. .