Emtricitabine vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 111,251.0× as often as Emtricitabine in January 2026 — 111,251 items versus 1 in England.
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Emtricitabine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111,251items
Aciclovir · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emtricitabine versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emtricitabine · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Emtricitabine | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 111,251 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 1,264,296 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £139 | £295,632 |
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