Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
109
Total Quantity
8,198
NHS Cost
£379
vs National Avg
+114.7%

CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 109 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £379 to the NHS. This is 114.7% 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
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items109
Total Quantity8,198
Total NHS Cost£379
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+114.7%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice109 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+114.7% 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.