Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
1.3M
NHS Cost
£2.9M
Practices
6,519
Avg per Practice
194
Overview
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is prescribed by 6,519 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,262,398 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,920,316 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105,330
Jun 2026
98,866
Jun 2026
108,027
Jun 2026
103,094
Jun 2026
101,040
Jun 2026
106,878
Jun 2026
102,493
Jun 2026
105,768
Jun 2026
107,620
Jun 2026
95,921
Jun 2026
102,199
Jun 2026
102,849
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 43.2K | 124 | 349 | +80.2% ▲ |
| S | 38.0K | 168 | 226 | +16.9% ▲ |
| NE | 32.2K | 139 | 232 | +19.7% ▲ |
| B | 29.4K | 249 | 118 | -38.9% ▼ |
| PE | 27.1K | 92 | 295 | +52.4% ▲ |
| M | 26.8K | 170 | 157 | -18.7% ▼ |
| LS | 24.0K | 89 | 269 | +39.1% ▲ |
| DN | 23.9K | 88 | 272 | +40.5% ▲ |
| CB | 23.5K | 46 | 512 | +164.4% ▲ |
| NR | 23.2K | 73 | 318 | +64.0% ▲ |
| E | 22.6K | 136 | 166 | -14.1% ▼ |
| NN | 22.2K | 65 | 342 | +76.7% ▲ |
| YO | 21.4K | 47 | 455 | +134.9% ▲ |
| SW | 20.7K | 113 | 183 | -5.5% ▼ |
| N | 20.5K | 117 | 175 | -9.6% ▼ |
| RG | 20.4K | 66 | 310 | +59.9% ▲ |
| BN | 20.2K | 77 | 263 | +35.6% ▲ |
| DE | 20.0K | 80 | 250 | +28.9% ▲ |
| ST | 19.5K | 85 | 229 | +18.3% ▲ |
| CM | 19.0K | 67 | 284 | +46.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 3,256 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 2,068 |
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | 1,741 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
- Paragraph: Rheumatic disease suppressant drugs
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.