Quinine bisulfate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 114.4× as often as Mepacrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 12,697 items versus 111 in England.
12,697items
Quinine bisulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Quinine bisulfate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,697 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 156,675 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £46,629 | £32,755 |
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