Mercaptopurine
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2M
Practices
3,496
Avg per Practice
16
Overview
Mercaptopurine is prescribed by 3,496 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 54,132 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,151,218 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression, Section Cytotoxic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 1,902 | 75 | 25 | +63.9% ▲ |
| PE | 1,513 | 55 | 28 | +77.4% ▲ |
| BH | 1,477 | 36 | 41 | +164.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,451 | 74 | 20 | +26.5% ▲ |
| YO | 1,255 | 26 | 48 | +211.6% ▲ |
| LS | 1,252 | 50 | 25 | +61.3% ▲ |
| TN | 1,216 | 40 | 30 | +96.1% ▲ |
| NR | 1,136 | 42 | 27 | +74.2% ▲ |
| NG | 1,116 | 57 | 20 | +26.5% ▲ |
| WF | 951 | 34 | 28 | +80.6% ▲ |
| B | 891 | 43 | 21 | +33.5% ▲ |
| CM | 883 | 34 | 26 | +67.7% ▲ |
| CO | 879 | 28 | 31 | +102.6% ▲ |
| CB | 836 | 31 | 27 | +74.2% ▲ |
| RG | 829 | 33 | 25 | +61.9% ▲ |
| ME | 824 | 33 | 25 | +61.3% ▲ |
| BS | 796 | 32 | 25 | +60.6% ▲ |
| NN | 772 | 31 | 25 | +60.6% ▲ |
| PL | 758 | 33 | 23 | +48.4% ▲ |
| CV | 740 | 35 | 21 | +36.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE ADAM PRACTICE | 245 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 160 |
| SHORE MEDICAL | 157 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Cytotoxic drugs
- Paragraph: Antimetabolites
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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.