Diclofenac sodium
Diclofenac sodium was ranked 464th of 1,792 medicines by items in April 2026, with 12,125 items, down 5.5% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in April 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · April 2026
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Sunscreens and camouflagers
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £44.98
- Year on year Down 5.5% on a year earlier
Top presentations, April 2026
The individual products dispensed under Diclofenac sodium this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac sodium 3% gel | 1308010W0AAAAAA | 6,914 | £319,192 |
| Solaraze 3% gel | 1308010W0BBAAAA | 5,211 | £226,162 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to April 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.