Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 2.5× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in March 2026 — 19,703 items versus 7,984 in England.
19,703items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,703 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,478 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £615,720 | £102,840 |
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