Piroxicam vs Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Piroxicam was dispensed 9.0× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 24,737 items versus 2,740 in England.
24,737items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,740items
Diclofenac sodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Diclofenac sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 24,737 | 2,740 |
| Items, last 12 months | 300,143 | 32,336 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £61,693 | £28,530 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Diclofenac sodium.