Primaquine vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 111.0× as often as Primaquine in February 2026 — 111 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Primaquine · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · February 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Primaquine versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Primaquine · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to February 2026
| Measure | Primaquine | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, February 2026 | 1 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, February 2026 | £681 | £32,755 |
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