Mercaptopurine Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
67
Total Quantity
2,341
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+332.7%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 67 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,929 to the NHS. This is 332.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 67 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,341 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,929 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +332.7% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 67 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +332.7% 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.