Hydroxychloroquine sulfate vs Penicillamine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 274.0× as often as Penicillamine in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 391 in England.
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
391items
Penicillamine · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Penicillamine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 107,136 | 391 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,305,590 | 5,195 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £426,654 | £102,289 |
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