Mercaptopurine Prescribing at BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
56
Total Quantity
392
NHS Cost
£181
vs National Avg
+261.7%
BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 56 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £181 to the NHS. This is 261.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 56 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £181 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +261.7% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 56 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +261.7% vs national average |
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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.