Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at VALE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

Items (12m)
140
Total Quantity
8,841
NHS Cost
£392
vs National Avg
+175.8%

VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 140 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £392 to the NHS. This is 175.8% 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
8
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15

Prescribing Details

Total Items140
Total Quantity8,841
Total NHS Cost£392
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+175.8%

Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison

This practice140 items
National average per practice51 items
Difference+175.8% 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.