Azathioprine vs Mycophenolate mofetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 2.4× as often as Mycophenolate mofetil in May 2026 — 51,379 items versus 20,994 in England.
51,379items
Azathioprine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20,994items
Mycophenolate mofetil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Mycophenolate mofetil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Mycophenolate mofetil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Mycophenolate mofetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 51,379 | 20,994 |
| Items, last 12 months | 646,880 | 249,093 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £163,594 | £424,820 |
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