Mercaptopurine Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
52
Total Quantity
2,597
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+235.8%
WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 52 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,158 to the NHS. This is 235.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
3
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 52 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,158 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +235.8% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 52 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +235.8% 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.