Mercaptamine vs Haem arginate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptamine was dispensed 4.0× as often as Haem arginate in March 2026 — 8 items versus 2 in England.
8items
Mercaptamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Haem arginate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptamine versus Haem arginate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptamine · ╌ Haem arginate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptamine | Haem arginate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 8 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 102 | 3 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,536 | £869 |
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