Tenofovir disoproxil vs Valaciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 52.5× as often as Tenofovir disoproxil in March 2026 — 6,719 items versus 128 in England.
128items
Tenofovir disoproxil · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,719items
Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Tenofovir disoproxil versus Valaciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Tenofovir disoproxil · ╌ Valaciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Tenofovir disoproxil | Valaciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 128 | 6,719 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,342 | 73,975 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £12,501 | £415,336 |
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