Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY

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

Items (12m)
158
Total Quantity
8,541
NHS Cost
£515
vs National Avg
+211.2%

PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 158 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £515 to the NHS. This is 211.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Diclofenac sodium is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items158
Total Quantity8,541
Total NHS Cost£515
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+211.2%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice158 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+211.2% 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.