Mercaptopurine Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
65
Total Quantity
2,136
NHS Cost
£948
vs National Avg
+319.8%

CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 65 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £948 to the NHS. This is 319.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items65
Total Quantity2,136
Total NHS Cost£948
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+319.8%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice65 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+319.8% 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.