Mercaptopurine Prescribing at YORK MEDICAL GROUP
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (12m)
144
Total Quantity
3,942
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+830%
YORK MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 144 items of Mercaptopurine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,825 to the NHS. This is 830% above the national average prescribing rate. Mercaptopurine is classified under Cytotoxic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 144 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,825 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +830% |
Mercaptopurine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 144 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 16 items |
| Difference | +830% 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.