Quinine bisulfate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine bisulfate was dispensed 122.5× as often as Mepacrine hydrochloride in June 2026 — 12,990 items versus 106 in England.
12,990items
Quinine bisulfate · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Quinine bisulfate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 12,990 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 154,655 | 1,467 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £43,665 | £35,129 |
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