Ibuprofen lysine vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 653.5× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 169 in England.
169items
Ibuprofen lysine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibuprofen lysine versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibuprofen lysine · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 169 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,876 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,992 | £324,421 |
See the full profile for Ibuprofen lysine or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.