Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 10,589.2× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in March 2026 — 232,962 items versus 22 in England.
22items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
232,962items
Diclofenac diethyl · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methyl salicylate/levomenthol versus Diclofenac diethyl: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · ╌ Diclofenac diethyl
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 22 | 232,962 |
| Items, last 12 months | 130 | 2,703,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £565 | £1,941,868 |
See the full profile for Methyl salicylate/levomenthol or Diclofenac diethyl.