Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
669
Total Quantity
90.1K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+88.4%
GP DIRECT prescribed 669 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,767 to the NHS. This is 88.4% 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
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,767 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.4% |
Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 355 items |
| Difference | +88.4% 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.