Famciclovir vs Other HIV infection preparations
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 141.5× as often as Other HIV infection preparations in April 2026 — 566 items versus 4 in England.
566items
Famciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Other HIV infection preparations · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Other HIV infection preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Other HIV infection preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Other HIV infection preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 566 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,517 | 33 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £307,456 | £728 |
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