Hydroxychloroquine sulfate Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
21.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+67.3%

GP DIRECT prescribed 324 items of Hydroxychloroquine sulfate over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,064 to the NHS. This is 67.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is classified under Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity21,930
Total NHS Cost£1,064
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+67.3%

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice194 items
Difference+67.3% vs national average
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.