Famciclovir vs Valganciclovir hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 13.7× as often as Valganciclovir hydrochloride in May 2026 — 521 items versus 38 in England.
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
38items
Valganciclovir hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Valganciclovir hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Valganciclovir hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Valganciclovir hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 521 | 38 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,523 | 430 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,485 | £45,020 |
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