Lamivudine vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 635.7× as often as Lamivudine in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Lamivudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 175 | 111,251 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,610 | 1,264,296 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £11,340 | £295,632 |
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