Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
153
Total Quantity
9,256
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+201.4%
HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 153 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,207 to the NHS. This is 201.4% 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
17
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,256 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,207 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.4% |
Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 51 items |
| Difference | +201.4% 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.