Quinine sulfate vs Mepacrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Quinine sulfate was dispensed 1,219.0× as often as Mepacrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 148,717 items versus 122 in England.
148,717items
Quinine sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122items
Mepacrine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Quinine sulfate | Mepacrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 148,717 | 122 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,859,093 | 1,527 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £370,742 | £40,665 |
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