Ketoprofen vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ketoprofen was dispensed 4.2× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 12,141 items versus 2,868 in England.
12,141items
Ketoprofen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,868items
Diclofenac sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ketoprofen | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,141 | 2,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 143,785 | 31,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,207 | £31,614 |
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