Aciclovir vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 226.0× as often as Famciclovir in June 2026 — 116,865 items versus 517 in England.
116,865items
Aciclovir · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
517items
Famciclovir · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 116,865 | 517 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,293,430 | 6,468 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £346,874 | £320,367 |
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