Aciclovir vs Valganciclovir hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 2,876.3× as often as Valganciclovir hydrochloride in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 38 in England.
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38items
Valganciclovir hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Valganciclovir hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Valganciclovir hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Valganciclovir hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 109,300 | 38 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,279,503 | 430 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £293,010 | £45,020 |
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