Phenylbutazone vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 112,315.0× as often as Phenylbutazone in April 2025 — 112,315 items versus 1 in England.
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Phenylbutazone · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · April 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenylbutazone versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenylbutazone · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2025
| Measure | Phenylbutazone | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2025 | 1 | 112,315 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57 | 1,311,121 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2025 | £7 | £432,534 |
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