Quinine sulfate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine sulfate was dispensed 1,369.0× as often as Mepacrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 151,963 items versus 111 in England.
151,963items
Quinine sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Quinine sulfate versus Mepacrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Quinine sulfate · ╌ Mepacrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Quinine sulfate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 151,963 | 111 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,882,273 | 1,588 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £314,611 | £32,755 |
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