Apremilast vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 4,247.8× as often as Apremilast in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 26 in England.
26items
Apremilast · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Apremilast | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 26 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 240 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £30,162 | £324,421 |
See the full profile for Apremilast or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.