Calcium folinate vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 18.1× as often as Calcium folinate in March 2026 — 4,116 items versus 228 in England.
228items
Calcium folinate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,116items
Mercaptopurine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcium folinate versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcium folinate · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 228 | 4,116 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,810 | 50,759 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,817 | £111,292 |
See the full profile for Calcium folinate or Mercaptopurine.