Ketoprofen vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 4.3× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 11,651 items versus 2,740 in England.
11,651items
Ketoprofen · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,740items
Diclofenac sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketoprofen versus Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketoprofen · ╌ Diclofenac sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 11,651 | 2,740 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,218 | 32,336 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £115,568 | £28,530 |
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