Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at HILLCREST SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+39.1%

HILLCREST SURGERY prescribed 494 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,177 to the NHS. This is 39.1% 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
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items494
Total Quantity52,740
Total NHS Cost£4,177
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+39.1%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice494 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference+39.1% 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.