Mercaptopurine Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,162

NHS Cost

£958

vs National Avg

+429.6%

UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 82 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £958 to the NHS. This is 429.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	82
Total Quantity	2,162
Total NHS Cost	£958
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+429.6%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	82 items
National average per practice	16 items
Difference	+429.6% 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.