Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 4.8× as often as Mercaptopurine in March 2026 — 19,703 items versus 4,116 in England.
19,703items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,116items
Mercaptopurine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,703 | 4,116 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,478 | 50,759 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £615,720 | £111,292 |
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