Aciclovir vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 203.8× as often as Famciclovir in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 546 in England.
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 111,251 | 546 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,264,296 | 6,448 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £295,632 | £315,851 |
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