Tenofovir disoproxil vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 4.7× as often as Tenofovir disoproxil in May 2026 — 521 items versus 111 in England.
111items
Tenofovir disoproxil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tenofovir disoproxil versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tenofovir disoproxil · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Tenofovir disoproxil | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 111 | 521 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,348 | 6,523 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,431 | £292,485 |
See the full profile for Tenofovir disoproxil or Famciclovir.