Methotrexate vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2.4× as often as Methotrexate in March 2026 — 7,984 items versus 3,350 in England.
3,350items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,350 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,023 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £219,960 | £102,840 |
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