Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Quinine bisulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 1,566.1× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 12,529 items versus 8 in England.
8items
Mefloquine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,529items
Quinine bisulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mefloquine hydrochloride versus Quinine bisulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mefloquine hydrochloride · ╌ Quinine bisulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Quinine bisulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8 | 12,529 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173 | 154,796 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512 | £42,274 |
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