Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 22.2× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 111 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Mefloquine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mefloquine hydrochloride versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mefloquine hydrochloride · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £73 | £32,755 |
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