Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Leflunomide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 6.7× as often as Leflunomide in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 16,479 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,479items
Leflunomide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Leflunomide: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Leflunomide
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Leflunomide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 16,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 197,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £175,680 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Leflunomide.