Hydroxycarbamide Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
172
Total Quantity
10.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+496.4%
LION HEALTH prescribed 172 items of Hydroxycarbamide over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,795 to the NHS. This is 496.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Hydroxycarbamide is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 172 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,795 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +496.4% |
Hydroxycarbamide Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 172 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 29 items |
| Difference | +496.4% 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.