Capsaicin vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 46.1× as often as Capsaicin in March 2026 — 232,962 items versus 5,058 in England.
5,058items
Capsaicin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Capsaicin | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5,058 | 232,962 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,603 | 2,703,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £201,905 | £1,941,868 |
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