Ketoprofen vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 19.2× as often as Ketoprofen in March 2026 — 232,962 items versus 12,141 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 232,962 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 2,703,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £1,941,868 |
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