Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Quinine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine sulfate was dispensed 38,256.8× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 153,027 items versus 4 in England.
4items
Mefloquine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
153,027items
Quinine sulfate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Quinine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 4 | 153,027 |
| Items, last 12 months | 147 | 1,854,567 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £82 | £395,147 |
See the full profile for Mefloquine hydrochloride or Quinine sulfate.