Ibuprofen lysine vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 704.8× as often as Ibuprofen lysine in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 152 in England.
152items
Ibuprofen lysine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Ibuprofen lysine | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 152 | 107,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,877 | 1,305,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,858 | £426,654 |
See the full profile for Ibuprofen lysine or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.