Mercaptopurine Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
21
Total Quantity
838
NHS Cost
£349
vs National Avg
+35.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 21 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £349 to the NHS. This is 35.6% 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £349 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 21 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.