Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 5.9× as often as Methotrexate in March 2026 — 19,703 items versus 3,350 in England.
19,703items
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,350items
Methotrexate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 19,703 | 3,350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 94,478 | 41,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £615,720 | £219,960 |
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