Methyl salicylate/levomenthol vs Diclofenac diethyl
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac diethyl was dispensed 16,150.1× as often as Methyl salicylate/levomenthol in May 2026 — 226,102 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Methyl salicylate/levomenthol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
226,102items
Diclofenac diethyl · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Methyl salicylate/levomenthol | Diclofenac diethyl |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 14 | 226,102 |
| Items, last 12 months | 137 | 2,719,143 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £618 | £1,889,765 |
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