Valaciclovir vs Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 296.7× as often as Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir in May 2026 — 6,824 items versus 23 in England.
6,824items
Valaciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
23items
Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,824 | 23 |
| Items, last 12 months | 76,104 | 3,522 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £399,058 | £19,896 |
See the full profile for Valaciclovir or Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir.