Diclofenac potassium vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 216.9× as often as Diclofenac potassium in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 494 in England.
494items
Diclofenac potassium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac potassium versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac potassium · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 494 | 107,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,824 | 1,305,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,905 | £426,654 |
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