Diclofenac diethyl vs Piroxicam
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 9.1× as often as Piroxicam in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 24,737 in England.
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac diethyl versus Piroxicam: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac diethyl · ╌ Piroxicam
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac diethyl | Piroxicam |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 226,102 | 24,737 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,719,143 | 300,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,889,765 | £61,693 |
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