Artemether with lumefantrine vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 40.7× as often as Artemether with lumefantrine in May 2026 — 122 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Artemether with lumefantrine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Artemether with lumefantrine versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Artemether with lumefantrine · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Artemether with lumefantrine | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 28 | 1,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £68 | £40,665 |
See the full profile for Artemether with lumefantrine or Mepacrine hydrochloride.