Busulfan vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 4,014.0× as often as Busulfan in June 2026 — 4,014 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Busulfan · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Mercaptopurine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Busulfan versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Busulfan · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Busulfan | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 1 | 4,014 |
| Items, last 12 months | 14 | 49,799 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £12 | £126,897 |
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