Diclofenac sodium
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
347.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8M
Practices
6,840
Avg per Practice
51
Overview
Diclofenac sodium is prescribed by 6,840 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 347,238 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,767,257 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23,429
Jun 2026
22,016
Jun 2026
23,459
Jun 2026
22,624
Jun 2026
21,924
Jun 2026
22,967
Jun 2026
21,757
Jun 2026
21,908
Jun 2026
22,649
Jun 2026
19,786
Jun 2026
20,580
Jun 2026
19,305
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 11.6K | 221 | 53 | +3.3% ▲ |
| NN | 8,532 | 66 | 129 | +154.5% ▲ |
| PO | 8,382 | 66 | 127 | +150.0% ▲ |
| PE | 8,194 | 94 | 87 | +71.7% ▲ |
| NE | 7,956 | 122 | 65 | +28.3% ▲ |
| S | 7,814 | 149 | 52 | +3.1% ▲ |
| PL | 7,326 | 48 | 153 | +200.4% ▲ |
| LE | 6,646 | 108 | 62 | +21.1% ▲ |
| N | 6,081 | 109 | 56 | +9.8% ▲ |
| NR | 5,980 | 72 | 83 | +63.6% ▲ |
| M | 5,860 | 138 | 43 | -16.3% ▼ |
| EX | 5,740 | 59 | 97 | +91.5% ▲ |
| L | 5,676 | 123 | 46 | -9.3% ▼ |
| CV | 5,525 | 96 | 58 | +13.4% ▲ |
| WA | 5,514 | 79 | 70 | +37.4% ▲ |
| RG | 5,510 | 64 | 86 | +69.5% ▲ |
| NG | 5,460 | 107 | 51 | +0.4% vs avg |
| SE | 5,335 | 97 | 55 | +8.3% ▲ |
| GL | 5,324 | 64 | 83 | +63.8% ▲ |
| TN | 5,291 | 73 | 73 | +42.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE STAMFORD | 987 |
| OLD ROAD SURGERY | 815 |
| GLEBEFIELDS SURGERY | 753 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
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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.