Aciclovir vs Permethrin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Permethrin was dispensed 3.8× as often as Aciclovir in March 2026 — 26,121 items versus 6,790 in England.
6,790items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,121items
Permethrin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Aciclovir versus Permethrin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Aciclovir · ╌ Permethrin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Aciclovir | Permethrin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,790 | 26,121 |
| Items, last 12 months | 79,703 | 276,204 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £54,036 | £349,672 |
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