Piroxicam vs Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate was dispensed 221.8× as often as Piroxicam in May 2026 — 107,136 items versus 483 in England.
483items
Piroxicam · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
107,136items
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Piroxicam | Hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 483 | 107,136 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,650 | 1,305,590 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,360 | £426,654 |
See the full profile for Piroxicam or Hydroxychloroquine sulfate.