Lamivudine vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 3.1× as often as Lamivudine in March 2026 — 546 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Lamivudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 175 | 546 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,610 | 6,448 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £11,340 | £315,851 |
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