Tioguanine vs Hydroxycarbamide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxycarbamide was dispensed 2,661.3× as often as Tioguanine in March 2026 — 7,984 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Tioguanine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,984items
Hydroxycarbamide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tioguanine versus Hydroxycarbamide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tioguanine · ╌ Hydroxycarbamide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tioguanine | Hydroxycarbamide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 3 | 7,984 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19 | 93,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £92 | £102,840 |
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