Hypromellose vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hypromellose was dispensed 196.4× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 28,286 items versus 144 in England.
28,286items
Hypromellose · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
144items
Diclofenac sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hypromellose | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 28,286 | 144 |
| Items, last 12 months | 380,236 | 1,535 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £169,340 | £5,442 |
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