Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

506

Total Quantity

58.0K

NHS Cost

£4.1K

vs National Avg

+42.5%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 506 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,116 to the NHS. This is 42.5% 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

Prescribing Details

Total Items	506
Total Quantity	57,950
Total NHS Cost	£4,116
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+42.5%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	506 items
National average per practice	355 items
Difference	+42.5% vs national average

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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.