Famciclovir vs Valganciclovir hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 14.4× as often as Valganciclovir hydrochloride in June 2026 — 517 items versus 36 in England.
517items
Famciclovir · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
36items
Valganciclovir hydrochloride · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Valganciclovir hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 517 | 36 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,468 | 428 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £320,367 | £26,412 |
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