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Fludarabine phosphate vs Hydroxycarbamide

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated May 2026

Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 7,469.0× as often as Fludarabine phosphate in May 2026 — 7,469 items versus 1 in England.

1items

Fludarabine phosphate · May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

7,469items

Hydroxycarbamide · May 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Fludarabine phosphate versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month

▬ Fludarabine phosphate   ·   ╌ Hydroxycarbamide

0 4k 8k May 2022 Aug 2025 Oct 2025 May 2026 Hydroxycarbamide 1 May 2022: 2 Jul 2025: 1 Aug 2025: 1 Sep 2025: 1 Oct 2025: 1 Nov 2025: 1 Feb 2026: 1 May 2026: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026

Fludarabine phosphate versus Hydroxycarbamide, May 2026
Measure Fludarabine phosphate Hydroxycarbamide
Items, May 2026 1 7,469
Items, last 12 months 9 93,745
Net ingredient cost, May 2026 £605 £83,821

See the full profile for Fludarabine phosphate or Hydroxycarbamide.