Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Hydroxychloroquine sulfate in March 2026 — 190,005 items versus 110,442 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
190,005items
Methotrexate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Methotrexate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Methotrexate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 190,005 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 2,236,642 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £2,295,534 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Methotrexate.