Diclofenac potassium vs Methylprednisolone acetate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methylprednisolone acetate was dispensed 150.1× as often as Diclofenac potassium in March 2026 — 68,423 items versus 456 in England.
456items
Diclofenac potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Methylprednisolone acetate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 456 | 68,423 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,893 | 715,216 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,463 | £338,729 |
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