Famciclovir vs Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 22.7× as often as Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir in May 2026 — 521 items versus 23 in England.
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 521 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,523 | 3,518 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,485 | £19,896 |
See the full profile for Famciclovir or Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir.