Aciclovir vs Molnupiravir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 6,544.2× as often as Molnupiravir in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 17 in England.
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
17items
Molnupiravir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Molnupiravir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Molnupiravir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Molnupiravir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 111,251 | 17 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,264,296 | 961 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £295,632 | £10,030 |
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