Diclofenac potassium vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 242.2× as often as Diclofenac potassium in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 456 in England.
456items
Diclofenac potassium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac potassium | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 456 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,893 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,463 | £324,421 |
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