Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
104
Total Quantity
5,956
NHS Cost
£315
vs National Avg
+104.9%

PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 104 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £315 to the NHS. This is 104.9% 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
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
1

Prescribing Details

Total Items104
Total Quantity5,956
Total NHS Cost£315
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+104.9%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice104 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+104.9% 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.