Diclofenac sodium
Sunscreens and camouflagers | Skin
Items (National)
148.7K
NHS Cost
£6.2M
Practices
6,203
Avg per Practice
24
Overview
Diclofenac sodium is prescribed by 6,203 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 148,658 items were prescribed at a total cost of £6,214,748 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Sunscreens and camouflagers.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
6,242
Jun 2026
6,269
Jun 2026
6,493
Jun 2026
5,898
Jun 2026
6,226
Jun 2026
6,137
Jun 2026
5,366
Jun 2026
4,408
Jun 2026
4,856
Jun 2026
5,114
Jun 2026
5,656
Jun 2026
5,573
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 4,416 | 106 | 42 | +73.8% ▲ |
| BN | 3,882 | 73 | 53 | +121.7% ▲ |
| IP | 3,574 | 55 | 65 | +170.8% ▲ |
| CV | 3,473 | 82 | 42 | +76.7% ▲ |
| L | 3,446 | 111 | 31 | +29.2% ▲ |
| BS | 3,393 | 71 | 48 | +99.2% ▲ |
| PE | 3,324 | 76 | 44 | +82.1% ▲ |
| PO | 3,096 | 59 | 53 | +118.8% ▲ |
| TN | 2,968 | 65 | 46 | +90.4% ▲ |
| GU | 2,957 | 58 | 51 | +112.5% ▲ |
| PR | 2,941 | 57 | 52 | +115.0% ▲ |
| LE | 2,900 | 69 | 42 | +75.0% ▲ |
| S | 2,786 | 91 | 31 | +27.5% ▲ |
| NR | 2,611 | 57 | 46 | +90.8% ▲ |
| CM | 2,527 | 61 | 41 | +72.5% ▲ |
| CB | 2,414 | 46 | 53 | +118.8% ▲ |
| KT | 2,362 | 56 | 42 | +75.8% ▲ |
| WA | 2,357 | 68 | 35 | +44.6% ▲ |
| SS | 2,174 | 43 | 51 | +110.8% ▲ |
| HP | 2,121 | 40 | 53 | +120.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HERTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY HH | 513 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 299 |
| WIGHT PRIMARY PARTNERSHIPS LTD | 258 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Sunscreens and camouflagers
- Paragraph: Sunscreening preparations
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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.