Valaciclovir vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 16.6× as often as Valaciclovir in March 2026 — 111,251 items versus 6,719 in England.
6,719items
Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
111,251items
Aciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,719 | 111,251 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,562 | 1,263,569 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £415,336 | £295,632 |
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