Famciclovir vs Zanamivir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 273.0× as often as Zanamivir in March 2026 — 546 items versus 2 in England.
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Zanamivir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Zanamivir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Zanamivir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Zanamivir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 546 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,448 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,851 | £33 |
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