Methylprednisolone acetate vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 1.6× as often as Methylprednisolone acetate in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 68,423 in England.
68,423items
Methylprednisolone acetate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Methylprednisolone acetate versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Methylprednisolone acetate · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Methylprednisolone acetate | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 68,423 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 715,216 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £338,729 | £324,421 |
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