Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 27,812.8× as often as Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 4 in England.
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Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 111,251 |
| Items, last 12 months | 43 | 1,264,296 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,447 | £295,632 |
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