Piroxicam vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 8.8× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 25,309 items versus 2,868 in England.
25,309items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,868items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Diclofenac sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 25,309 | 2,868 |
| Items, last 12 months | 300,178 | 31,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £59,170 | £31,614 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Diclofenac sodium.