Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 5.6× as often as Febuxostat in April 2026 — 109,841 items versus 19,622 in England.
109,841items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,622items
Febuxostat · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Febuxostat: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Febuxostat
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109,841 | 19,622 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,308,498 | 229,072 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £380,545 | £87,481 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Febuxostat.