Mercaptopurine Prescribing at GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
5,462
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+933.3%
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES prescribed 160 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,715 to the NHS. This is 933.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,462 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,715 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +933.3% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +933.3% 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.