Aciclovir vs Ribavirin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 111,251.0× as often as Ribavirin in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 1 in England.
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribavirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Ribavirin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Ribavirin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Ribavirin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 111,251 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,264,296 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £295,632 | £54 |