Diclofenac sodium 3% gel
BNF presentation 1308010W0AAAAAA within chapter Skin. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
1308010W0AAAAAA
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
22,781
NHS spend (£)
£951,848.70
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3,492 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
| December 2024 | 749 |
| November 2024 | 3,502 |
| October 2024 | 4,095 |
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 297 |
| July 2024 | 4,085 |
| May 2024 | 853 |
| July 2021 | 1,031 |
| June 2021 | 713 |
| December 2020 | 1,568 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 66 | No data available |
|
Brampton Medical Practice
ODS A82012
|
53 | 01H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
|
Castlegate And Derwent Surgery
ODS A82021
|
53 | 01H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 52 | No data available |
|
Alconbury Surgery
ODS D81004
|
49 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 49 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 47 | No data available |
|
Granta Medical Practices
ODS D81043
|
46 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 45 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 43 | No data available |