Azathioprine vs Ciclosporin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 19.0× as often as Ciclosporin in May 2026 — 51,379 items versus 2,700 in England.
51,379items
Azathioprine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,700items
Ciclosporin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Ciclosporin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Ciclosporin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Ciclosporin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 51,379 | 2,700 |
| Items, last 12 months | 646,880 | 36,198 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £163,594 | £274,927 |
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