Mercaptopurine vs Ibrutinib
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 1,249.7× as often as Ibrutinib in May 2026 — 3,749 items versus 3 in England.
3,749items
Mercaptopurine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Ibrutinib · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptopurine versus Ibrutinib: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptopurine · ╌ Ibrutinib
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mercaptopurine | Ibrutinib |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,749 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,943 | 17 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £111,195 | £12,877 |
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