Artemether with lumefantrine vs Quinine bisulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 3,174.3× as often as Artemether with lumefantrine in March 2026 — 12,697 items versus 4 in England.
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Artemether with lumefantrine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,697items
Quinine bisulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Artemether with lumefantrine versus Quinine bisulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Artemether with lumefantrine · ╌ Quinine bisulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Artemether with lumefantrine | Quinine bisulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 12,697 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 156,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £130 | £46,629 |
See the full profile for Artemether with lumefantrine or Quinine bisulfate.