Ketoprofen vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 19.4× as often as Ketoprofen in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 11,651 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Diclofenac diethyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Diclofenac diethyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 226,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 2,719,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £1,889,765 |
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