Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Quinine bisulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 2,539.4× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 12,697 items versus 5 in England.
5items
Mefloquine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
12,697items
Quinine bisulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Quinine bisulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 12,697 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208 | 156,675 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £73 | £46,629 |
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