Other sunscreening preparations vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diclofenac sodium was dispensed 3.1× as often as Other sunscreening preparations in May 2026 — 12,031 items versus 3,932 in England.
3,932items
Other sunscreening preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,031items
Diclofenac sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Other sunscreening preparations | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,932 | 12,031 |
| Items, last 12 months | 33,958 | 156,293 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £59,178 | £542,632 |
See the full profile for Other sunscreening preparations or Diclofenac sodium.