Famciclovir vs Ribavirin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 546.0× as often as Ribavirin in March 2026 — 546 items versus 1 in England.
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribavirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Ribavirin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Ribavirin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Ribavirin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 546 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,448 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,851 | £54 |
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