Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Febuxostat
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 5.6× as often as Febuxostat in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 19,643 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19,643items
Febuxostat · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Febuxostat |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 19,643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 227,086 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £104,382 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Febuxostat.