Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
251
Total Quantity
15.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+394.4%
BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 251 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,578 to the NHS. This is 394.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Diclofenac sodium is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,038 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,578 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +394.4% |
Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 51 items |
| Difference | +394.4% vs national average |
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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.