Gentamicin sulfate vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 5.0× as often as Aciclovir in March 2026 — 1,812 items versus 366 in England.
1,812items
Gentamicin sulfate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
366items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Gentamicin sulfate versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Gentamicin sulfate · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,812 | 366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,744 | 4,027 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £53,708 | £17,550 |
See the full profile for Gentamicin sulfate or Aciclovir.