Methotrexate vs Tioguanine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1,116.7× as often as Tioguanine in March 2026 — 3,350 items versus 3 in England.
3,350items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Tioguanine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Tioguanine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Tioguanine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Tioguanine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3,350 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 41,023 | 19 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £219,960 | £92 |
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