WHO Model List
primaquine
International nonproprietary name (English: primaquine). Brand names vary by country.
Indications retained by WHO
Malaria due to Plasmodium vivax; Malaria due to Plasmodium ovale; Malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum.
Listed forms and strengths
- Oral > Solid > tablet: 7.5 mg (as phosphate); 15 mg (as phosphate)
Forms retained in the model list; presentations available in each country may differ.
General information from the WHO list. It replaces neither the prescription nor the leaflet: dosage and duration are for the doctor or pharmacist to decide.
Source: WHO electronic Essential Medicines List (2025 edition), checked on 14/11/2026. An error or an imprecision? Let us know
