Fusidic acid vs Ganciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 3.7× as often as Ganciclovir in May 2026 — 4,868 items versus 1,302 in England.
4,868items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,302items
Ganciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Ganciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Ganciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Ganciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,868 | 1,302 |
| Items, last 12 months | 57,816 | 15,159 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £191,966 | £31,504 |
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