Aciclovir vs Zanamivir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 109,300.0× as often as Zanamivir in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 1 in England.
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Zanamivir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Zanamivir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Zanamivir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Zanamivir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 109,300 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,279,503 | 46 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £293,010 | £16 |