Valaciclovir vs Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 839.9× as often as Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in March 2026 — 6,719 items versus 8 in England.
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Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,719 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,975 | 14 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £415,336 | £25,987 |
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