Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 5.2× as often as Methotrexate in May 2026 — 16,680 items versus 3,225 in England.
16,680items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,225items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16,680 | 3,225 |
| Items, last 12 months | 125,575 | 40,622 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512,708 | £213,236 |
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