Pyrimethamine vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Mepacrine hydrochloride was dispensed 7.9× as often as Pyrimethamine in March 2026 — 111 items versus 14 in England.
14items
Pyrimethamine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pyrimethamine versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pyrimethamine · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Pyrimethamine | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 14 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 225 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £124 | £32,755 |
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