Valaciclovir vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 13.1× as often as Famciclovir in May 2026 — 6,824 items versus 521 in England.
6,824items
Valaciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,824 | 521 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,671 | 6,505 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £399,058 | £292,485 |
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