Azathioprine
Drugs affecting the immune response | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
686.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5M
Practices
6,336
Avg per Practice
108
Overview
Azathioprine is prescribed by 6,336 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 686,686 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,535,270 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression, Section Drugs affecting the immune response.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56,281
Jun 2026
52,492
Jun 2026
56,869
Jun 2026
53,737
Jun 2026
52,452
Jun 2026
55,102
Jun 2026
52,057
Jun 2026
53,748
Jun 2026
54,442
Jun 2026
48,024
Jun 2026
50,894
Jun 2026
50,713
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 19.4K | 72 | 270 | +148.8% ▲ |
| PE | 18.5K | 90 | 206 | +90.1% ▲ |
| S | 17.7K | 164 | 108 | -0.2% vs avg |
| LS | 16.3K | 89 | 183 | +68.6% ▲ |
| B | 15.3K | 227 | 67 | -38.0% ▼ |
| LE | 15.3K | 121 | 126 | +16.3% ▲ |
| RG | 13.9K | 66 | 210 | +93.8% ▲ |
| NN | 12.9K | 64 | 202 | +86.0% ▲ |
| IP | 12.8K | 59 | 218 | +100.9% ▲ |
| BS | 12.7K | 79 | 161 | +48.7% ▲ |
| CM | 12.1K | 62 | 194 | +79.3% ▲ |
| M | 11.7K | 165 | 71 | -34.3% ▼ |
| YO | 11.5K | 47 | 244 | +125.2% ▲ |
| CO | 10.3K | 43 | 239 | +120.3% ▲ |
| E | 10.3K | 129 | 80 | -26.7% ▼ |
| N | 10.0K | 108 | 93 | -14.6% ▼ |
| NE | 10.0K | 132 | 76 | -30.1% ▼ |
| GL | 9,857 | 65 | 152 | +39.9% ▲ |
| NG | 9,582 | 132 | 73 | -33.0% ▼ |
| PO | 9,485 | 63 | 151 | +38.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP | 1,276 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 1,193 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 1,088 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Drugs affecting the immune response
- Paragraph: Antiproliferative immunosuppressants
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.