PLAQUENIL vs SOVUNA
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
70/100
Pharmacy pays
~$4.86 /30
~$4.86 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Tablet
Tablet
Drug class
Antimalarial
Antimalarial
Boxed warning
None
None
Half-life
about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)
about 40 to 50 days (terminal elimination half-life in whole blood)
Treats
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Plaquenil or Sovuna?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.86 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Plaquenil and Sovuna?
Both Plaquenil and Sovuna share the active ingredient Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate.
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.