Melphalan vs Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) was dispensed 16,680.0× as often as Melphalan in May 2026 — 16,680 items versus 1 in England.
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Melphalan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melphalan versus Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites): national items dispensed by month
▬ Melphalan · ╌ Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melphalan | Fluorouracil (Antimetabolites) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 16,680 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 125,575 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £20 | £512,708 |
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