Diclofenac sodium
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
30.4K
NHS Cost
£299.8K
Practices
2,859
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Diclofenac sodium is prescribed by 2,859 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 30,409 items were prescribed at a total cost of £299,773 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
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 2,809 | 11 | 255 | +2,309.4% ▲ |
| EX | 1,367 | 12 | 114 | +974.5% ▲ |
| YO | 1,246 | 13 | 96 | +803.8% ▲ |
| TN | 1,087 | 17 | 64 | +502.8% ▲ |
| PE | 785 | 15 | 52 | +393.4% ▲ |
| TR | 781 | 5 | 156 | +1,373.6% ▲ |
| NE | 698 | 30 | 23 | +119.8% ▲ |
| B | 690 | 26 | 27 | +150.0% ▲ |
| DL | 621 | 7 | 89 | +736.8% ▲ |
| BS | 539 | 19 | 28 | +167.9% ▲ |
| SY | 472 | 9 | 52 | +394.3% ▲ |
| E | 412 | 16 | 26 | +143.4% ▲ |
| S | 412 | 22 | 19 | +76.4% ▲ |
| NR | 393 | 12 | 33 | +209.4% ▲ |
| CA | 389 | 11 | 35 | +234.0% ▲ |
| PL | 375 | 11 | 34 | +221.7% ▲ |
| OX | 325 | 15 | 22 | +104.7% ▲ |
| SO | 321 | 12 | 27 | +152.8% ▲ |
| L | 311 | 18 | 17 | +63.2% ▲ |
| N | 308 | 14 | 22 | +107.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE | 2,641 |
| WYNDHAM HOUSE SURGERY | 707 |
| PETROC GROUP PRACTICE | 618 |
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.