Mefloquine hydrochloride vs Quinine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine sulfate was dispensed 30,392.6× as often as Mefloquine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 151,963 items versus 5 in England.
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Mefloquine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
151,963items
Quinine sulfate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mefloquine hydrochloride | Quinine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 5 | 151,963 |
| Items, last 12 months | 208 | 1,882,273 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £73 | £314,611 |
See the full profile for Mefloquine hydrochloride or Quinine sulfate.