Mercaptopurine Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH

Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression

Items (12m)
57
Total Quantity
878
NHS Cost
£408
vs National Avg
+268.1%

WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 57 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £408 to the NHS. This is 268.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items57
Total Quantity878
Total NHS Cost£408
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+268.1%

Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison

This practice57 items
National average per practice16 items
Difference+268.1% 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.