Mesna vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,354.0× as often as Mesna in April 2026 — 3,354 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Mesna · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,354items
Methotrexate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mesna versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mesna · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Mesna | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 3,354 |
| Items, last 12 months | 15 | 40,578 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £898 | £222,380 |
See the full profile for Mesna or Methotrexate.