Famciclovir vs Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 68.3× as often as Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in March 2026 — 546 items versus 8 in England.
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
8items
Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 546 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,448 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,851 | £25,987 |
See the full profile for Famciclovir or Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir.