Mercaptopurine Prescribing at DERRY DOWNS SURGERY
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
20
Total Quantity
1,290
NHS Cost
£602
vs National Avg
+29.2%
DERRY DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 20 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £602 to the NHS. This is 29.2% 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,290 |
| Total NHS Cost | £602 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 20 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.