Calcium folinate vs Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 86.4× as often as Calcium folinate in March 2026 — 19,703 items versus 228 in England.
228items
Calcium folinate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,703items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium folinate versus Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites): national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium folinate · ╌ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 228 | 19,703 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,810 | 94,478 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,817 | £615,720 |
See the full profile for Calcium folinate or Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites).