Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 2.2× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in May 2026 — 16,680 items versus 7,469 in England.
16,680items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,469items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,680 | 7,469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 125,575 | 93,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512,708 | £83,821 |
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