Mercaptopurine

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KindAPI
ClassAntineoplastic — antimetabolite (purine analogue)
Synonyms6-Mercaptopurine, 6-MP, Mercaptopurine monohydrate
Common uses / formsTablets 50 mg and oral suspension; maintenance therapy of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
PropertiesPoorly water-soluble purine analogue (commonly cited BCS Class II, though its low/erratic oral bioavailability is also read as Class IV); monohydrate; particle size matters for the oral suspension
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$ ($100–1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesCytotoxic containment; poorly soluble so particle size drives the pediatric suspension; supplied as the monohydrate.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Mercaptopurine — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-mercaptopurine.html