Melphalan vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2,661.3× as often as Melphalan in April 2024 — 7,984 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Melphalan · April 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · April 2024
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melphalan versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melphalan · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2024
| Measure | Melphalan | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2024 | 3 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2024 | £96 | £102,840 |
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