Mercaptopurine Prescribing at STOKEWOOD SURGERY

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
71
Total Quantity
1,340
NHS Cost
£655
vs National Avg
+358.5%

STOKEWOOD SURGERY prescribed 71 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £655 to the NHS. This is 358.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items71
Total Quantity1,340
Total NHS Cost£655
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+358.5%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice71 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+358.5% 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.