Mercaptopurine 10mg capsules
BNF presentation 0801030L0AAAGAG within chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Presentation code
0801030L0AAAGAG
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
76
NHS spend (£)
£22,482.48
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 12 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 11 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| July 2021 | 8 |
| June 2021 | 3 |
| November 2020 | 12 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 7 | No data available |
|
Long Sutton Medical Ctr.
ODS C83063
|
6 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 6 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 5 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 5 | No data available |
|
Countesthorpe Health Centre
ODS C82002
|
4 | 03W - LEICESTER, LEICS & RUTLAND ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 4 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 4 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 3 | No data available |
|
Towcester Medical Centre
ODS K83022
|
3 | 78H - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |