Mercaptopurine Prescribing at THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
28
Total Quantity
1,156
NHS Cost
£493
vs National Avg
+80.8%
THE BARCELLOS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 28 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £493 to the NHS. This is 80.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 28 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £493 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.8% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 28 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +80.8% 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.