Diclofenac diethyl
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
2.5M
NHS Cost
£19.8M
Practices
7,176
Avg per Practice
355
Overview
Diclofenac diethyl is prescribed by 7,176 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,548,234 items were prescribed at a total cost of £19,818,084 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
212,601
Jun 2026
200,709
Jun 2026
219,706
Jun 2026
211,858
Jun 2026
210,755
Jun 2026
222,062
Jun 2026
206,850
Jun 2026
203,391
Jun 2026
217,004
Jun 2026
195,434
Jun 2026
210,825
Jun 2026
213,454
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 153.9K | 275 | 560 | +57.6% ▲ |
| M | 128.3K | 188 | 683 | +92.2% ▲ |
| L | 107.8K | 152 | 709 | +99.7% ▲ |
| E | 82.2K | 153 | 537 | +51.3% ▲ |
| S | 69.0K | 176 | 392 | +10.5% ▲ |
| DN | 61.0K | 88 | 693 | +95.1% ▲ |
| OL | 56.5K | 77 | 734 | +106.7% ▲ |
| N | 54.0K | 125 | 432 | +21.8% ▲ |
| BD | 53.4K | 63 | 848 | +138.7% ▲ |
| WA | 53.3K | 94 | 567 | +59.6% ▲ |
| SE | 49.5K | 116 | 427 | +20.1% ▲ |
| WF | 42.3K | 63 | 671 | +89.0% ▲ |
| DY | 41.6K | 55 | 757 | +113.2% ▲ |
| LE | 40.4K | 126 | 321 | -9.6% ▼ |
| WS | 40.2K | 80 | 502 | +41.4% ▲ |
| WV | 39.7K | 54 | 735 | +106.8% ▲ |
| PE | 36.4K | 96 | 379 | +6.7% ▲ |
| ST | 35.6K | 87 | 410 | +15.3% ▲ |
| BL | 33.7K | 69 | 489 | +37.6% ▲ |
| PR | 33.5K | 65 | 516 | +45.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 5,195 |
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 5,138 |
| SPINNEY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE | 4,543 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
- Paragraph: Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.