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Lamivudine and zidovudine vs Valaciclovir

National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Data updated August 2024

Valaciclovir was dispensed 6,824.0× as often as Lamivudine and zidovudine in August 2024 — 6,824 items versus 1 in England.

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Lamivudine and zidovudine · August 2024

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

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Valaciclovir · August 2024

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

Figure 1. Lamivudine and zidovudine versus Valaciclovir: national items dispensed by month

▬ Lamivudine and zidovudine   ·   ╌ Valaciclovir

0 3k 7k Mar 2021 May 2021 Sep 2021 May 2022 Aug 2024 Valaciclovir 1 Mar 2021: 2 Apr 2021: 1 May 2021: 1 Jul 2021: 2 Sep 2021: 2 Nov 2021: 1 May 2022: 1 May 2023: 2 Jun 2023: 1 Aug 2024: 1

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to August 2024

Lamivudine and zidovudine versus Valaciclovir, August 2024
Measure Lamivudine and zidovudine Valaciclovir
Items, August 2024 1 6,824
Items, last 12 months 14 76,064
Net ingredient cost, August 2024 £300 £399,058

See the full profile for Lamivudine and zidovudine or Valaciclovir.