Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,142
Total Quantity
132.3K
NHS Cost
£9.2K
vs National Avg
+221.6%

CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,142 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,240 to the NHS. This is 221.6% 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
93
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,142
Total Quantity132,270
Total NHS Cost£9,240
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+221.6%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,142 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference+221.6% 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.