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Ibrutinib vs Hydroxycarbamide

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated May 2024

Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2,661.3× as often as Ibrutinib in May 2024 — 7,984 items versus 3 in England.

3items

Ibrutinib · May 2024

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

7,984items

Hydroxycarbamide · May 2024

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Ibrutinib versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month

▬ Ibrutinib   ·   ╌ Hydroxycarbamide

Hydroxycarbamide 3

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2024

Ibrutinib versus Hydroxycarbamide, May 2024
Measure Ibrutinib Hydroxycarbamide
Items, May 2024 3 7,984
Items, last 12 months 17 93,903
Net ingredient cost, May 2024 £12,877 £102,840

See the full profile for Ibrutinib or Hydroxycarbamide.