Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
127
Total Quantity
5,075
NHS Cost
£728
vs National Avg
+150.2%

NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 127 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £728 to the NHS. This is 150.2% 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
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11

Prescribing Details

Total Items127
Total Quantity5,075
Total NHS Cost£728
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+150.2%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice127 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+150.2% 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.