Valaciclovir vs Oseltamivir phosphate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 9.0× as often as Oseltamivir phosphate in April 2026 — 6,887 items versus 762 in England.
6,887items
Valaciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
762items
Oseltamivir phosphate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Oseltamivir phosphate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Oseltamivir phosphate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Oseltamivir phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 6,887 | 762 |
| Items, last 12 months | 75,227 | 37,359 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £399,968 | £10,440 |
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