Chloramphenicol vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 273.7× as often as Aciclovir in March 2026 — 100,192 items versus 366 in England.
100,192items
Chloramphenicol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
366items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 100,192 | 366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 923,477 | 4,027 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £322,444 | £17,550 |
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