Capecitabine vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2,661.3× as often as Capecitabine in December 2025 — 7,984 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Capecitabine · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · December 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Capecitabine versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Capecitabine · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to December 2025
| Measure | Capecitabine | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, December 2025 | 3 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, December 2025 | £412 | £102,840 |
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