Valaciclovir vs Ribavirin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 6,719.0× as often as Ribavirin in March 2026 — 6,719 items versus 1 in England.
6,719items
Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribavirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Ribavirin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Ribavirin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Ribavirin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,719 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,975 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £415,336 | £54 |
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