Capsaicin vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 33.6× as often as Capsaicin in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 6,728 in England.
6,728items
Capsaicin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capsaicin versus Diclofenac diethyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capsaicin · ╌ Diclofenac diethyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,728 | 226,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,703 | 2,719,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £204,364 | £1,889,765 |
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