Diclofenac diethyl vs Methyl salicylate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 198.1× as often as Methyl salicylate in March 2026 — 232,962 items versus 1,176 in England.
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,176items
Methyl salicylate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Methyl salicylate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 232,962 | 1,176 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,703,527 | 14,693 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,941,868 | £8,277 |
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