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5-FLUOROURACIL vs 5-FU: Which Drug Is Safer?

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5-FLUOROURACIL vs 5-FU: Safety Overview

Metric	5-FLUOROURACIL	5-FU
Total FAERS Reports	547	159
Deaths Reported	291	31
Death Rate	53.2%	19.5%
Hospitalizations	133	87
Average Patient Age	59.7 yrs	65.2 yrs