Piroxicam vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 206.8× as often as Piroxicam in March 2026 — 110,442 items versus 534 in England.
534items
Piroxicam · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
110,442items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Piroxicam versus Hydroxychloroquine sulfate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Piroxicam · ╌ Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 534 | 110,442 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,825 | 1,304,762 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £6,790 | £324,421 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.