Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
1,548
Total Quantity
167.4K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+335.9%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,548 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,994 to the NHS. This is 335.9% 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

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,548
Total Quantity167,370
Total NHS Cost£12,994
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+335.9%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,548 items
National average per practice355 items
Difference+335.9% 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.