Diclofenac sodium vs Fluorouracil (Sunscreen)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac sodium was dispensed 1.2× as often as Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) in May 2026 — 12,031 items versus 10,020 in England.
12,031items
Diclofenac sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,020items
Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Fluorouracil (Sunscreen) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,031 | 10,020 |
| Items, last 12 months | 156,293 | 143,595 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £542,632 | £342,066 |
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