Best Antimalarial for arthritis, rheumatoid
Top-rated pick: Chloroquine Phosphate — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 4 Antimalarial drugs used for arthritis, rheumatoid, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for arthritis, rheumatoid or the full Antimalarial class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 antimalarial drugs we rate for arthritis, rheumatoid, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for arthritis, rheumatoid; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for arthritis, rheumatoid
Top antimalarial for arthritis, rheumatoid: 1. Chloroquine Phosphate · 2. Sovuna · 3. Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $5 | View → |
Full ranking · 4 drugs
chloroquine phosphate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Chloroquine Phosphate is an antimalarial used to treat Amebiasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Avian Malaria.
Price varies
sovuna
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sovuna (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate) is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formshydroxychloroquine sulfate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formsplaquenil
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate) is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best antimalarial for arthritis, rheumatoid?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — chloroquine phosphate ranks highest among Antimalarial drugs used for arthritis, rheumatoid. Always consult a professional.
- Which antimalarial drugs treat arthritis, rheumatoid?
- pharmaranks lists 4 Antimalarial products used for arthritis, rheumatoid, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.