Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Methotrexate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Methotrexate was dispensed 1.7× as often as Hydroxychloroquine sulfate in May 2026 — 182,888 items versus 107,136 in England.
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
182,888items
Methotrexate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Methotrexate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 107,136 | 182,888 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,305,590 | 2,236,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £426,654 | £2,247,752 |
See the full profile for Hydroxychloroquine sulfate or Methotrexate.