Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)

1,173

Total Quantity

124.3K

NHS Cost

£9.7K

vs National Avg

+230.3%

MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,173 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,731 to the NHS. This is 230.3% 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

Jun 2026

115

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

114

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

122

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,173
Total Quantity	124,250
Total NHS Cost	£9,731
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+230.3%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,173 items
National average per practice	355 items
Difference	+230.3% 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.