Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM

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

Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
8,445
NHS Cost
£859
vs National Avg
+193.5%

HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 149 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £859 to the NHS. This is 193.5% 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
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items149
Total Quantity8,445
Total NHS Cost£859
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+193.5%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice149 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+193.5% 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.