Aciclovir vs Oseltamivir phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 325.3× as often as Oseltamivir phosphate in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 336 in England.
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
336items
Oseltamivir phosphate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Oseltamivir phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Oseltamivir phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Oseltamivir phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 109,300 | 336 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,279,503 | 37,292 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £293,010 | £5,074 |
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