Bexarotene vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 7,984.0× as often as Bexarotene in February 2026 — 7,984 items versus 1 in England.
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Bexarotene · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bexarotene versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bexarotene · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Bexarotene | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £2,531 | £102,840 |
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