Tenofovir disoproxil vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 4.3× as often as Tenofovir disoproxil in March 2026 — 546 items versus 128 in England.
128items
Tenofovir disoproxil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
546items
Famciclovir · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Tenofovir disoproxil | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 128 | 546 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,342 | 6,448 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12,501 | £315,851 |
See the full profile for Tenofovir disoproxil or Famciclovir.