Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
4,219
NHS Cost
£343
vs National Avg
+49.7%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 76 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £343 to the NHS. This is 49.7% 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
8
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items76
Total Quantity4,219
Total NHS Cost£343
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+49.7%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice76 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+49.7% 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.