Other sunscreening preparations vs Diclofenac sodium
Diclofenac sodium was dispensed 4.5× as often as Other sunscreening preparations in March 2026 — 12,759 items versus 2,816 in England.
2,816items
Other sunscreening preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,759items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other sunscreening preparations versus Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other sunscreening preparations · ╌ Diclofenac sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Other sunscreening preparations | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,816 | 12,759 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34,503 | 158,738 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,994 | £572,585 |
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