Hypromellose vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 210.2× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 26,911 items versus 128 in England.
26,911items
Hypromellose · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
128items
Diclofenac sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hypromellose versus Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hypromellose · ╌ Diclofenac sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 26,911 | 128 |
| Items, last 12 months | 371,462 | 1,450 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £157,999 | £3,782 |
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