Mercaptopurine Prescribing at VIDA HEALTHCARE

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
96
Total Quantity
2,624
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+520%

VIDA HEALTHCARE prescribed 96 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,215 to the NHS. This is 520% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items96
Total Quantity2,624
Total NHS Cost£1,215
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+520%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice96 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+520% 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.