Mercaptopurine Prescribing at THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
70
Total Quantity
2,405
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+352.1%

THE ORCHARD MED PRACTICE prescribed 70 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,076 to the NHS. This is 352.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

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

Prescribing Details

Total Items70
Total Quantity2,405
Total NHS Cost£1,076
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+352.1%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice70 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+352.1% 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.