Diclofenac sodium Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
171
Total Quantity
21.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+236.8%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 171 items of Diclofenac sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,968 to the NHS. This is 236.8% 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
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,968 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +236.8% |
Diclofenac sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 51 items |
| Difference | +236.8% 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.