Chlorambucil vs Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 9,472.5× as often as Chlorambucil in May 2025 — 18,945 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Chlorambucil · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
18,945items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorambucil versus Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites): national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorambucil · ╌ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2025
| Measure | Chlorambucil | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2025 | 2 | 18,945 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 140,334 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2025 | £24 | £581,530 |
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