Diclofenac potassium vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 143.1× as often as Diclofenac potassium in May 2026 — 70,715 items versus 494 in England.
494items
Diclofenac potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
70,715items
Methylprednisolone acetate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac potassium versus Methylprednisolone acetate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac potassium · ╌ Methylprednisolone acetate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 494 | 70,715 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,828 | 738,952 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,905 | £353,654 |
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