Fusidic acid vs Penciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fusidic acid was dispensed 47,466.0× as often as Penciclovir in June 2026 — 94,932 items versus 2 in England.
94,932items
Fusidic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Penciclovir · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fusidic acid versus Penciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fusidic acid · ╌ Penciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Fusidic acid | Penciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 94,932 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,076,968 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £245,261 | £11 |
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