Calcium folinate vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 19.0× as often as Calcium folinate in May 2026 — 3,749 items versus 197 in England.
197items
Calcium folinate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,749items
Mercaptopurine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Calcium folinate | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 197 | 3,749 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,756 | 49,943 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £32,015 | £111,195 |
See the full profile for Calcium folinate or Mercaptopurine.