Prescription
Antimalarial
Artemisinin; Piperaquine
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Artemisinin-Piperaquine is an antimalarial combination drug that works by killing the malaria parasite in your blood in two ways — artemisinin acts fast to clear the parasites quickly, while piperaquine stays longer in your body to make sure the parasites don't come back.
What is it used for?
Malariaincluding uncomplicated malaria caused by the most common type of malaria parasite in Nigeria
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.