MEPRON vs SOVUNA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MEPRON and SOVUNA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	MEPRON	SOVUNA
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.71 /mL	~$4.86 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ATOVAQUONE	HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Novitium Pharma
Dosage forms	Suspension	Tablet
Drug class	Antimalarial	Antimalarial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)
Treats	Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria

mepron sovuna

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.71 /mL

~$4.86 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ATOVAQUONE

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Novitium Pharma

Dosage forms

Suspension

Tablet

Drug class

Antimalarial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)

Treats

Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Cerebral Toxoplasmosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Mepron or Sovuna?

Mepron and Sovuna are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Mepron and Sovuna?

Mepron contains Atovaquone, while Sovuna contains Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.