Melphalan vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 3,749.0× as often as Melphalan in May 2026 — 3,749 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Melphalan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Mercaptopurine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Melphalan versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Melphalan · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Melphalan | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1 | 3,749 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25 | 49,943 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £20 | £111,195 |
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