Azathioprine vs Mycophenolate mofetil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 2.5× as often as Mycophenolate mofetil in March 2026 — 53,329 items versus 21,490 in England.
53,329items
Azathioprine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
21,490items
Mycophenolate mofetil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Mycophenolate mofetil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,329 | 21,490 |
| Items, last 12 months | 655,823 | 247,226 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141,841 | £440,884 |
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