Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
9,092
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+238.8%

BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 172 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,098 to the NHS. This is 238.8% 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
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10

Prescribing Details

Total Items172
Total Quantity9,092
Total NHS Cost£1,098
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+238.8%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice172 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+238.8% 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.