Mesna vs Mercaptopurine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mercaptopurine was dispensed 4,116.0× as often as Mesna in March 2026 — 4,116 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Mesna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Mercaptopurine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mesna versus Mercaptopurine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mesna · ╌ Mercaptopurine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mesna | Mercaptopurine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 4,116 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 50,759 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £962 | £111,292 |
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