Chlorambucil vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 2,007.0× as often as Chlorambucil in May 2025 — 4,014 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Chlorambucil · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,014items
Mercaptopurine · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorambucil versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorambucil · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2025
| Measure | Chlorambucil | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2025 | 2 | 4,014 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 49,799 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2025 | £24 | £126,897 |
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