Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
288
Total Quantity
29.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-18.9%

ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 288 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,060 to the NHS. This is 18.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Diclofenac diethyl is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items288
Total Quantity29,800
Total NHS Cost£2,060
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-18.9%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice288 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference-18.9% vs national average
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.