Lamivudine vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 867.5× as often as Lamivudine in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 126 in England.
126items
Lamivudine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 126 | 109,300 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,604 | 1,279,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,980 | £293,010 |
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