Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
3,444
NHS Cost
£493
vs National Avg
+32%

ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 67 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £493 to the NHS. This is 32% 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
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items67
Total Quantity3,444
Total NHS Cost£493
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+32%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice67 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+32% 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.