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Diclofenac gel: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy

Written by Nighat Arif, MBBS, MRCGP · Last updated

Diclofenac gel is listed here as a pharmaceutical product. Recorded status: General sale list medicine (GSL).

We have gathered reference details and legal purchase options for Diclofenac gel. In the United Kingdom, Diclofenac gel can be bought without a prescription.

Supply is not fixed, so treat the figures here as a snapshot, not a promise. Continue below for forms, geography and the FAQ section.

Facts

Active ingredient
Diclofenac (topical)
General sale list medicine (GSL)
Licensing status not on file

No generic version on file

This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.

Diclofenac gel is a general sale list medicine, sold off the shelf in the UK. Read the pack leaflet first before you buy, and ask the pharmacy team if anything is unclear. Certain strengths or pack sizes are pharmacy (P) medicines, so a quick word with the pharmacist is needed, so ask at the counter if you cannot find it on the shelf.

About Diclofenac gel

Diclofenac gel is a medicine in gel form, but its pharmacological class and main reason for use are not listed on the label. The label also does not list its strength or the conditions it is intended to treat. Its prescription status in the United Kingdom and the availability of a generic version are not confirmed.

How Diclofenac gel works

The pharmacological class of this diclofenac gel is not listed, and the label does not describe how it works. In general, a medicine formulated as a gel uses a gel base to carry its active ingredient.

The gel form alone does not explain the ingredient's action, how much enters the body, or its intended effect. A product-specific explanation should be checked against the packaging and patient leaflet.

What Diclofenac gel is used for

The label does not list the conditions or symptoms that diclofenac gel is intended to treat. This means the product's approved uses cannot be confirmed from its label details.

The name alone does not establish which symptoms this particular product is suitable for, or which areas of the body it is intended for. A pharmacist can check the packaging and patient leaflet to clarify the intended use of the exact product.

Key warnings

  • The label does not list product-specific warnings
  • The label does not state which conditions would make this product unsuitable
  • The label does not list precautions for particular patient groups

Dosage from the label

The label lists no strength, starting dose, or dosing schedule for this diclofenac gel. There is also no stated amount per use, treatment duration, or dosing information for particular patient groups. The exact product's packaging and patient leaflet should be checked with a pharmacist before a dosing schedule is established.

Main interactions

  • The label does not list interactions with other medicines
  • The label does not list food interactions
  • The absence of listed interactions does not establish that combinations are suitable

Storage

No storage conditions are listed for this product. As general practice for a medicine gel, keep the container closed and out of children's sight and reach. Follow the packaging instructions to maintain quality.

Missed dose

No product-specific missed-dose advice is listed. General pharmacy advice is not to double a dose to make up for a missed use. Check the patient leaflet or ask a pharmacist how to resume the schedule for the exact product, especially if its usual schedule is unclear.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

The label does not specify pregnancy data or information about breastfeeding. This absence of information does not establish that the product is suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Discuss its use with a doctor or pharmacist before using it in either situation.

Pharmacies by area for Diclofenac gel (UK-licensed equivalent)

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Frequently asked questions

Does diclofenac gel require a prescription in the United Kingdom?

The prescription status of this product is not confirmed. It cannot be described here as either requiring a prescription or being available for purchase after asking a pharmacist.

What is the price of diclofenac gel?

Any price shown should be treated as an estimate, because prices can vary.

How do I find Diclofenac gel near me?

Check the region and city pages linked from this hub to see pharmacies near a given city and ask them about Diclofenac gel. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.

First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page