Diclofenac diethyl vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 82.5× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 2,740 in England.
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,740items
Diclofenac sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 226,102 | 2,740 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,719,143 | 32,336 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,889,765 | £28,530 |
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