Naproxen vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Naproxen was dispensed 5.8× as often as Hydroxychloroquine sulfate in March 2026 — 635,908 items versus 110,442 in England.
635,908items
Naproxen · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Naproxen versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Naproxen · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Naproxen | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 635,908 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,541,183 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,673,757 | £324,421 |
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