Mesna vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,350.0× as often as Mesna in March 2026 — 3,350 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Mesna · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,350items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mesna versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mesna · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mesna | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 3,350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 41,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £962 | £219,960 |
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