Chloroquine phosphate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 7.2× as often as Chloroquine phosphate in May 2026 — 122 items versus 17 in England.
17items
Chloroquine phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Chloroquine phosphate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 17 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 510 | 1,556 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £133 | £40,665 |
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