Mercaptopurine Prescribing at HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
58
Total Quantity
1,457
NHS Cost
£685
vs National Avg
+274.6%

HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 58 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £685 to the NHS. This is 274.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items58
Total Quantity1,457
Total NHS Cost£685
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+274.6%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice58 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+274.6% 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.