Mercaptopurine vs Nintedanib
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 2,058.0× as often as Nintedanib in March 2026 — 4,116 items versus 2 in England.
4,116items
Mercaptopurine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Nintedanib · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptopurine versus Nintedanib: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptopurine · ╌ Nintedanib
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mercaptopurine | Nintedanib |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,116 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,759 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £111,292 | £2,187 |
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