Fusidic acid vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 16.8× as often as Aciclovir in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 290 in England.
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
290items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,868 | 290 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,816 | 3,815 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,966 | £14,273 |
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