Mercaptopurine Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
16
Total Quantity
462
NHS Cost
£236
vs National Avg
+3.3%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 16 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £236 to the NHS. This is 3.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £236 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.3% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 16 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +3.3% 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.