Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Colchicine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 2.2× as often as Colchicine in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 51,255 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51,255items
Colchicine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Colchicine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Colchicine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Colchicine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 51,255 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 598,058 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £30,911 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Colchicine.