Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 2.4× as often as Hydroxycarbamide in April 2026 — 18,912 items versus 7,747 in England.
18,912items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,747items
Hydroxycarbamide · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 18,912 | 7,747 |
| Items, last 12 months | 111,553 | 94,005 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £591,500 | £88,885 |
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