Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES

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

Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
94.1K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+143.3%

OLDHAM MEDICAL SERVICES prescribed 864 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,635 to the NHS. This is 143.3% 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

Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
61

Prescribing Details

Total Items864
Total Quantity94,100
Total NHS Cost£4,635
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+143.3%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice864 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference+143.3% 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.