Azathioprine vs Tacrolimus
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 7.6× as often as Tacrolimus in March 2026 — 53,329 items versus 7,022 in England.
53,329items
Azathioprine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,022items
Tacrolimus · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Tacrolimus: national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Tacrolimus
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Tacrolimus |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,329 | 7,022 |
| Items, last 12 months | 655,823 | 85,941 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141,841 | £1,039,284 |
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