Diclofenac potassium
Diclofenac potassium was ranked 1007th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 494 items, down 7.8% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Diclofenac potassium: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £13.98
- Year on year Down 7.8% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Diclofenac potassium this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac potassium 50mg tablets | 1001010AGAAABAB | 394 | £5,428 |
| Voltarol Rapid 50mg tablets | 1001010AGBBABAB | 99 | £1,475 |
| Diclofenac potassium 25mg tablets | 1001010AGAAAAAA | 1 | £1 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Diclofenac potassium is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Diclofenac potassium volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Diclofenac potassium with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.