Diclofenac diethyl vs Methyl salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 198.9× as often as Methyl salicylate in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 1,137 in England.
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,137items
Methyl salicylate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac diethyl versus Methyl salicylate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac diethyl · ╌ Methyl salicylate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Methyl salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 226,102 | 1,137 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,719,143 | 14,348 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,889,765 | £9,005 |
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