Best treatments for malaria
5 products may treat malaria, spanning FDA drug classes such as antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. The current highest-rated option is krintafel. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for malaria, 3 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for malaria — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for malaria: 1. Krintafel · 2. Sovuna · 3. Arakoda
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → |
Full ranking · 5 treatments
krintafel
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Krintafel (Tafenoquine Succinate) is a medication used to treat 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 formsarakoda
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Arakoda (Tafenoquine Succinate) is a medication used to treat Malaria.
Price varies
hydroxychloroquine 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 treats malaria?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat malaria, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is krintafel.
- What is the best-rated treatment for malaria?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — krintafel ranks highest among the products we list for malaria. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat malaria?
- Treatments for malaria span FDA drug classes including antimalarial, antirheumatic agent. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.