Aciclovir vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 394.5× as often as Entecavir in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 282 in England.
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 111,251 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,264,296 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £295,632 | £123,157 |