Fusidic acid vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 14.9× as often as Aciclovir in June 2026 — 94,932 items versus 6,377 in England.
94,932items
Fusidic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,377items
Aciclovir · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 94,932 | 6,377 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,076,968 | 78,933 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £245,261 | £52,322 |
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