Gentamicin sulfate vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Gentamicin sulfate was dispensed 5.3× as often as Aciclovir in May 2026 — 1,526 items versus 290 in England.
1,526items
Gentamicin sulfate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
290items
Aciclovir · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Gentamicin sulfate | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,526 | 290 |
| Items, last 12 months | 22,651 | 3,815 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £38,844 | £14,273 |
See the full profile for Gentamicin sulfate or Aciclovir.