Ibrutinib vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2,489.7× as often as Ibrutinib in May 2024 — 7,469 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Ibrutinib · May 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,469items
Hydroxycarbamide · May 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibrutinib versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibrutinib · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2024
| Measure | Ibrutinib | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2024 | 3 | 7,469 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 93,745 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2024 | £12,877 | £83,821 |
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