Chlorambucil vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 3,992.0× as often as Chlorambucil in May 2025 — 7,984 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Chlorambucil · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorambucil versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorambucil · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2025
| Measure | Chlorambucil | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2025 | 2 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2025 | £24 | £102,840 |
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