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Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces statistics: index

Statistics on mefloquine prescribing in the UK armed forces.

This statistical bulletin has been developed in response to the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) inquiry into mefloquine prescribing in the UK armed forces. It presents a summary of mefloquine prescribing following the introduction of a new policy in September 2016.

The November 2023 publication of this statistic (covering data as at 1 October 2023) will present updated information on mefloquine prescriptions only. The publication will no longer provide an update of the total number of antimalarials prescribed.

This change allows us to put the focus on mefloquine prescribing; allowing us to remain accountable and transparent to public stakeholders, and maintain our commitment to the HCDC, while reducing processing time to ensure the best value for the time spent.

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Published 4 August 2017
Last updated 23 May 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added: Mefloquine (Larium) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 31 March 2024.

  2. Added: Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2023.

  3. Webpage information updated: The November 2023 publication of this statistic (covering data as at 1 October 2023) will present updated information on mefloquine prescriptions only.

  4. Added: Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 31 March 2023.

  5. Added: 'Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK Armed Forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2022'.

  6. Addition of 'Mefloquine (Larium) prescribing in the UK Armed Forces: 12 September 2016 to 31 March 2022'.

  7. Addition of 'Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2021'.

  8. Added the Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2020 page.

  9. Added the Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 31 March 2020 page.

  10. Added Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK Armed Forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2019.

  11. Updated the details section to ensure that the page is up to date.

  12. Added the new bulletin Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 31 March 2019.

  13. added Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2018 .

  14. Added the newest statistic and added in the paragraph outlining guidance about the new statistics.

  15. Added a link to Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK armed forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2017.

  16. First published.