Mercaptopurine Prescribing at THE ADAM PRACTICE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)

245

Total Quantity

9,017

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

+1482.3%

THE ADAM PRACTICE prescribed 245 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,200 to the NHS. This is 1482.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	245
Total Quantity	9,017
Total NHS Cost	£4,200
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+1482.3%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	245 items
National average per practice	16 items
Difference	+1482.3% 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.