Mercaptopurine Prescribing at ALLESLEY VILLAGE SURGERY

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
83
Total Quantity
875
NHS Cost
£441
vs National Avg
+436%

ALLESLEY VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 83 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 436% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9

Prescribing Details

Total Items83
Total Quantity875
Total NHS Cost£441
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+436%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice83 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+436% vs national average
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.