Mepacrine hydrochloride vs Pentamidine isetionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 53.0× as often as Pentamidine isetionate in June 2026 — 106 items versus 2 in England.
106items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Pentamidine isetionate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Mepacrine hydrochloride versus Pentamidine isetionate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Mepacrine hydrochloride · ╌ Pentamidine isetionate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Mepacrine hydrochloride | Pentamidine isetionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 106 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,467 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £35,129 | £64 |
See the full profile for Mepacrine hydrochloride or Pentamidine isetionate.