Carbimazole vs Propylthiouracil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Carbimazole was dispensed 14.3× as often as Propylthiouracil in May 2026 — 65,721 items versus 4,584 in England.
65,721items
Carbimazole · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,584items
Propylthiouracil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Carbimazole versus Propylthiouracil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Carbimazole · ╌ Propylthiouracil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Carbimazole | Propylthiouracil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 65,721 | 4,584 |
| Items, last 12 months | 793,021 | 56,834 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £192,376 | £78,329 |
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