Ruxolitinib vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 7,984.0× as often as Ruxolitinib in November 2025 — 7,984 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ruxolitinib · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · November 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ruxolitinib versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ruxolitinib · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to November 2025
| Measure | Ruxolitinib | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, November 2025 | 1 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 34 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, November 2025 | £1,428 | £102,840 |
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