Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

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

Items (12m)

594

Total Quantity

69.6K

NHS Cost

£4.3K

vs National Avg

+67.3%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 594 items of Diclofenac diethyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,315 to the NHS. This is 67.3% 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	594
Total Quantity	69,570
Total NHS Cost	£4,315
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+67.3%

Diclofenac diethyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	594 items
National average per practice	355 items
Difference	+67.3% 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.