How do I reference the British National Formulary (BNF) in APA (7th ed.) style of referencing?
Answer
Referencing the BNF (Printed/Website/App version)
In text:
Joint Formulary Committee (2024)...
or
...(Joint Formulary Committee, 2024).
In the reference list:
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). British national formulary 88. BMJ Publishing and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
or
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). British national formulary. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/browse/bnf
or
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). British national formulary / British national formulary for children (Version 3.2.5) [Mobile app]. Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pharmpress.bnf&hl=en_GB
Referencing a particular entry (Printed/Website/App version)
In text:
Joint Formulary Committee (2024)...
OR
...(Joint Formulary Committee, 2024).
In the reference list:
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). Paracetamol. In British national formulary 88. BMJ Publishing and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
or
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). Paracetamol. In British national formulary. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.medicinescomplete.com/#/browse/bnf
or
Joint Formulary Committee. (2024). Paracetamol. In British national formulary / British national formulary for children (Version 3.2.5) [Mobile app]. Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pharmpress.bnf&hl=en_GB