Valaciclovir vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 16.0× as often as Valaciclovir in May 2026 — 109,300 items versus 6,824 in England.
6,824items
Valaciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
109,300items
Aciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,824 | 109,300 |
| Items, last 12 months | 76,064 | 1,279,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £399,058 | £293,010 |
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