Azathioprine vs Thalidomide (Immunomodulating)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Azathioprine was dispensed 26,664.5× as often as Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) in March 2026 — 53,329 items versus 2 in England.
53,329items
Azathioprine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Azathioprine | Thalidomide (Immunomodulating) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 53,329 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 655,823 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141,841 | £597 |
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