Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Quinine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine sulfate was dispensed 18,589.6× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 148,717 items versus 8 in England.
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Mefloquine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
148,717items
Quinine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mefloquine hydrochloride versus Quinine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mefloquine hydrochloride · ╌ Quinine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Quinine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 8 | 148,717 |
| Items, last 12 months | 173 | 1,859,093 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £512 | £370,742 |
See the full profile for Mefloquine hydrochloride or Quinine sulfate.