Capsaicin vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 39.4× as often as Capsaicin in April 2026 — 231,888 items versus 5,888 in England.
5,888items
Capsaicin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
231,888items
Diclofenac diethyl · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 5,888 | 231,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 36,852 | 2,719,781 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £202,325 | £1,935,246 |
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