Lamivudine vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 4.1× as often as Lamivudine in May 2026 — 521 items versus 126 in England.
126items
Lamivudine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 126 | 521 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,605 | 6,485 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,980 | £292,485 |
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