Diclofenac diethyl vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 1.4× as often as Diclofenac diethyl in March 2026 — 331,436 items versus 232,962 in England.
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
331,436items
Ibuprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac diethyl versus Ibuprofen: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac diethyl · ╌ Ibuprofen
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 232,962 | 331,436 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,703,527 | 3,893,683 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,941,868 | £1,427,391 |
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