Mercaptopurine Prescribing at BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
50
Total Quantity
1,377
NHS Cost
£624
vs National Avg
+222.9%

BELL HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 50 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £624 to the NHS. This is 222.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items50
Total Quantity1,377
Total NHS Cost£624
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+222.9%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice50 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+222.9% 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.