Mercaptopurine vs Tretinoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 1,991.5× as often as Tretinoin in April 2026 — 3,983 items versus 2 in England.
3,983items
Mercaptopurine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Tretinoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mercaptopurine versus Tretinoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mercaptopurine · ╌ Tretinoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Mercaptopurine | Tretinoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3,983 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 50,445 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £124,379 | £1,296 |
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