Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)
70
Total Quantity
3,437
NHS Cost
£306
vs National Avg
+37.9%

ST HELENS ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 70 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £306 to the NHS. This is 37.9% 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
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items70
Total Quantity3,437
Total NHS Cost£306
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+37.9%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice70 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+37.9% 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.