Diclofenac sodium
National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
Diclofenac sodium was ranked 698th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 2,868 items, up 9.5% on a year earlier.
2,868items
Dispensed in March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
£31,614
Net ingredient cost · March 2026
NHSBSA PCA
31,925items
Dispensed in the last 12 months
NHSBSA PCA
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
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Top presentations, March 2026
The individual products dispensed under Diclofenac sodium, by items this month.
| Presentation | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac sodium 1% gel | 2,622 | £21,370 |
| Voltarol ONE A DAY Muscle Pain Relief 140mg plaster | 246 | £10,244 |
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