Mercaptopurine Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
62
Total Quantity
2,209
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+300.4%

FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 62 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,004 to the NHS. This is 300.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items62
Total Quantity2,209
Total NHS Cost£1,004
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+300.4%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice62 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+300.4% 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.