Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 4.4× as often as Mercaptopurine in May 2026 — 16,680 items versus 3,749 in England.
16,680items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,749items
Mercaptopurine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,680 | 3,749 |
| Items, last 12 months | 125,575 | 49,943 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512,708 | £111,195 |
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