Chloramphenicol vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chloramphenicol was dispensed 257.8× as often as Aciclovir in May 2026 — 74,753 items versus 290 in England.
74,753items
Chloramphenicol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
290items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Chloramphenicol versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Chloramphenicol · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Chloramphenicol | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 74,753 | 290 |
| Items, last 12 months | 926,535 | 3,815 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £249,218 | £14,273 |
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