Mepacrine hydrochloride vs Pentamidine isetionate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 55.5× as often as Pentamidine isetionate in March 2026 — 111 items versus 2 in England.
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Pentamidine isetionate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Mepacrine hydrochloride | Pentamidine isetionate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 111 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,588 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £32,755 | £64 |
See the full profile for Mepacrine hydrochloride or Pentamidine isetionate.