BNF for Children (BNFC) 2021-2022

BNF for Children 2021–2022 is the essential reference for reliable and concise medicines information designed specifically for paediatric care. Trusted worldwide by healthcare professionals, it supports confident decision-making at the point of care.

This edition provides the latest guidance on prescribing, dispensing, and administering medicines for children, alongside up-to-date legal and professional standards.

Content is developed from authoritative sources, best practice guidelines, emerging evidence, and reviewed by an expert paediatric committee to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Key updates in the 2021–2022 edition include:

• Expanded coverage of new treatment options across paediatrics.

• Updated safety advice and monitoring recommendations.

• Revised guidance on vaccination programmes, infectious diseases, and public health recommendations.

• Practical updates on the management of common clinical conditions in children.

With its comprehensive and trusted content, BNF for Children remains the indispensable resource for anyone involved in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medicines to children.