Chloroquine phosphate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.6× as often as Chloroquine phosphate in March 2026 — 111 items versus 20 in England.
20items
Chloroquine phosphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloroquine phosphate versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloroquine phosphate · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloroquine phosphate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 20 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 562 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £141 | £32,755 |
See the full profile for Chloroquine phosphate or Mepacrine hydrochloride.