Quinine bisulfate
Antiprotozoal drugs | Infections
Items (National)
168.8K
NHS Cost
£858.7K
Practices
4,348
Avg per Practice
39
Overview
Quinine bisulfate is prescribed by 4,348 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 168,802 items were prescribed at a total cost of £858,727 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antiprotozoal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10,280
Jun 2026
9,743
Jun 2026
10,564
Jun 2026
10,042
Jun 2026
9,727
Jun 2026
10,127
Jun 2026
9,778
Jun 2026
9,997
Jun 2026
9,813
Jun 2026
8,867
Jun 2026
9,344
Jun 2026
9,329
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 8,114 | 109 | 74 | +91.8% ▲ |
| B | 4,855 | 124 | 39 | +1.0% vs avg |
| PE | 4,841 | 61 | 79 | +104.6% ▲ |
| E | 4,648 | 71 | 66 | +68.8% ▲ |
| S | 4,541 | 86 | 53 | +36.1% ▲ |
| M | 4,307 | 84 | 51 | +32.2% ▲ |
| L | 4,270 | 89 | 48 | +23.7% ▲ |
| DN | 3,950 | 53 | 75 | +92.0% ▲ |
| CT | 3,635 | 39 | 93 | +140.2% ▲ |
| SS | 3,434 | 55 | 62 | +60.8% ▲ |
| CV | 3,387 | 64 | 53 | +36.3% ▲ |
| RM | 3,327 | 58 | 57 | +47.9% ▲ |
| N | 3,203 | 53 | 60 | +55.7% ▲ |
| LE | 3,185 | 71 | 45 | +15.7% ▲ |
| YO | 3,102 | 33 | 94 | +142.3% ▲ |
| HU | 3,097 | 29 | 107 | +175.3% ▲ |
| SW | 2,877 | 38 | 76 | +95.1% ▲ |
| CM | 2,842 | 46 | 62 | +59.3% ▲ |
| NR | 2,809 | 55 | 51 | +31.7% ▲ |
| BN | 2,655 | 45 | 59 | +52.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY | 640 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 620 |
| BELVOIR HEALTH GROUP | 620 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antiprotozoal drugs
- Paragraph: Antimalarials
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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.