Methotrexate vs Topotecan
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 3,225.0× as often as Topotecan in May 2026 — 3,225 items versus 1 in England.
3,225items
Methotrexate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Topotecan · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methotrexate versus Topotecan: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methotrexate · ╌ Topotecan
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Methotrexate | Topotecan |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,225 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,622 | 1 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £213,236 | £105 |
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