Aciclovir vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 391.8× as often as Entecavir in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 279 in England.
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
279items
Entecavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 109,300 | 279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,279,503 | 3,325 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £293,010 | £138,668 |