Mercaptopurine vs Ribociclib
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 3,983.0× as often as Ribociclib in April 2026 — 3,983 items versus 1 in England.
3,983items
Mercaptopurine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribociclib · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptopurine versus Ribociclib: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptopurine · ╌ Ribociclib
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Mercaptopurine | Ribociclib |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3,983 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,445 | 9 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £124,379 | £2,810 |
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