Capecitabine vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 7,469.0× as often as Capecitabine in May 2026 — 7,469 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Capecitabine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,469items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capecitabine versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capecitabine · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Capecitabine | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 7,469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 93,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £421 | £83,821 |
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