Diclofenac sodium vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Diclofenac sodium in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 30,051 in England.
30,051items
Diclofenac sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diclofenac sodium versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diclofenac sodium · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 30,051 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 360,365 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £237,800 | £324,421 |
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