Quinine bisulfate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 102.7× as often as Mepacrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 12,529 items versus 122 in England.
12,529items
Quinine bisulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Quinine bisulfate versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Quinine bisulfate · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Quinine bisulfate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 12,529 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 154,796 | 1,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £42,274 | £40,665 |
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