Famciclovir vs Oseltamivir phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Oseltamivir phosphate was dispensed 1.3× as often as Famciclovir in April 2026 — 762 items versus 566 in England.
566items
Famciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
762items
Oseltamivir phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Oseltamivir phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Oseltamivir phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Oseltamivir phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 566 | 762 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,517 | 37,359 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £307,456 | £10,440 |
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