Azathioprine vs Thalidomide (Immunomodulating)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 52,856.0× as often as Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) in June 2026 — 52,856 items versus 1 in England.
52,856items
Azathioprine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Azathioprine versus Thalidomide (Immunomodulating): national items dispensed by month
▬ Azathioprine · ╌ Thalidomide (Immunomodulating)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 52,856 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 644,629 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £165,350 | £298 |
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