Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
613
Total Quantity
68.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+72.6%

BIRKBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 613 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,535 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above 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
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items613
Total Quantity68,680
Total NHS Cost£6,535
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+72.6%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice613 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference+72.6% 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.