Diclofenac sodium vs Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac sodium was dispensed 2.7× as often as Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) in March 2026 — 12,759 items versus 4,677 in England.
12,759items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,677items
Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium versus Fluorouracil (Sunscreen): national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac sodium · ╌ Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,759 | 4,677 |
| Items, last 12 months | 158,738 | 162,356 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £572,585 | £166,595 |
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