Diclofenac diethyl vs Ibuprofen
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibuprofen was dispensed 1.4× as often as Diclofenac diethyl in May 2026 — 319,724 items versus 226,102 in England.
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
319,724items
Ibuprofen · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Ibuprofen |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 226,102 | 319,724 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,719,143 | 3,894,488 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,889,765 | £1,385,245 |
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