Chlorambucil vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1,612.5× as often as Chlorambucil in May 2025 — 3,225 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Chlorambucil · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,225items
Methotrexate · May 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chlorambucil versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chlorambucil · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2025
| Measure | Chlorambucil | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2025 | 2 | 3,225 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 40,622 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2025 | £24 | £213,236 |
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