Fusidic acid vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 13.2× as often as Aciclovir in May 2026 — 83,750 items versus 6,330 in England.
83,750items
Fusidic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,330items
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 | 83,750 | 6,330 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,070,085 | 79,192 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £215,367 | £51,760 |
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