Aciclovir vs Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 4,752.2× as often as Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 23 in England.
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 109,300 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,279,503 | 3,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £293,010 | £19,896 |
See the full profile for Aciclovir or Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir.