Azathioprine vs Ciclosporin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 17.9× as often as Ciclosporin in March 2026 — 53,329 items versus 2,971 in England.
53,329items
Azathioprine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,971items
Ciclosporin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Ciclosporin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Ciclosporin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Ciclosporin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,329 | 2,971 |
| Items, last 12 months | 655,823 | 36,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141,841 | £304,102 |
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