Famciclovir vs Valganciclovir hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 16.5× as often as Valganciclovir hydrochloride in March 2026 — 546 items versus 33 in England.
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
33items
Valganciclovir hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Valganciclovir hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 546 | 33 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,448 | 409 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,851 | £50,344 |
See the full profile for Famciclovir or Valganciclovir hydrochloride.