Valaciclovir vs Zanamivir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 6,824.0× as often as Zanamivir in May 2026 — 6,824 items versus 1 in England.
6,824items
Valaciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Zanamivir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Zanamivir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Zanamivir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Zanamivir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6,824 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 76,064 | 46 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £399,058 | £16 |
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