Diclofenac diethyl vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 81.2× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 232,962 items versus 2,868 in England.
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,868items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac diethyl versus Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac diethyl · ╌ Diclofenac sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 232,962 | 2,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,703,527 | 31,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,941,868 | £31,614 |
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