Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
205
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+303.8%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 205 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,436 to the NHS. This is 303.8% 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
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 205 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,436 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +303.8% |
Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 205 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 51 items |
| Difference | +303.8% 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.