Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Leflunomide
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 6.5× as often as Leflunomide in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 16,405 in England.
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,405items
Leflunomide · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Leflunomide |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 107,136 | 16,405 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,305,590 | 197,406 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £426,654 | £206,618 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Leflunomide.