Apremilast vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 5,101.7× as often as Apremilast in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 21 in England.
21items
Apremilast · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Apremilast versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Apremilast · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Apremilast | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 21 | 107,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 255 | 1,305,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £22,629 | £426,654 |
See the full profile for Apremilast or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.