Azathioprine vs Interferon beta
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 8,888.2× as often as Interferon beta in March 2026 — 53,329 items versus 6 in England.
53,329items
Azathioprine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6items
Interferon beta · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Interferon beta: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Interferon beta
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Interferon beta |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,329 | 6 |
| Items, last 12 months | 655,823 | 100 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141,841 | £10,898 |
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