Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Penicillamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 259.3× as often as Penicillamine in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 426 in England.
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
426items
Penicillamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate versus Penicillamine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · ╌ Penicillamine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Penicillamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 110,442 | 426 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,304,762 | 5,229 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £324,421 | £118,555 |
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