Lamivudine vs Valaciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 54.2× as often as Lamivudine in May 2026 — 6,824 items versus 126 in England.
126items
Lamivudine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,824items
Valaciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Valaciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Valaciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Valaciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 126 | 6,824 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,604 | 76,064 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,980 | £399,058 |
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