Diclofenac sodium vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 3.7× as often as Diclofenac sodium in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 28,924 in England.
28,924items
Diclofenac sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diclofenac sodium | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 28,924 | 107,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 359,058 | 1,305,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £226,982 | £426,654 |
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