MoD - UK Ministry of Defence
MoD - UK Ministry of Defence
11/24/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/24/2022 03:48
Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK Armed Forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2022
Official Statistics
Mefloquine (Lariam) prescribing in the UK Armed Forces: 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2022
This statistical bulletin presents a summary of mefloquine prescribing following the introduction of a new policy in September 2016.
From:Ministry of DefencePublished24 November 2022
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Mefloquine Prescribing in the UK Armed Forces Supplementary tables
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Mefloquine (also known as Lariam) is used to prevent or treat malaria. It may be prescribed as one of a number of alternative chemoprophylactic drugs for military personnel deployed to areas where there is a high risk of chloroquine resistant malaria. This biannual official statistic provides information on the number of mefloquine prescriptions given to UK armed forces personnel at MOD medical facilities covering the period 12 September 2016 to 30 September 2022.
Published 24 November 2022
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