Diclofenac sodium
Diclofenac sodium was ranked 1183rd of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 128 items, down 23.4% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £29.55
- Year on year Down 23.4% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Diclofenac sodium this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voltarol Ophtha 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose | 1108020A0BBAAAA | 67 | £3,248 |
| Voltarol Ophtha Multidose 0.1% eye drops | 1108020A0BBABAC | 61 | £534 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Diclofenac sodium is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Diclofenac sodium volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Diclofenac sodium with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.