Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

1,205

Total Quantity

126.6K

NHS Cost

£10.4K

vs National Avg

+239.3%

HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,205 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,374 to the NHS. This is 239.3% 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

107

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

110

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

112

Jul 2026

106

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,205
Total Quantity	126,600
Total NHS Cost	£10,374
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+239.3%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,205 items
National average per practice	355 items
Difference	+239.3% 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.