Aciclovir vs Molnupiravir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 5,464.3× as often as Molnupiravir in April 2026 — 109,285 items versus 20 in England.
109,285items
Aciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
20items
Molnupiravir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Molnupiravir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Molnupiravir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Molnupiravir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 109,285 | 20 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,274,795 | 921 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £289,343 | £11,800 |
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