Valaciclovir vs Zanamivir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 3,359.5× as often as Zanamivir in March 2026 — 6,719 items versus 2 in England.
6,719items
Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Zanamivir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valaciclovir versus Zanamivir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valaciclovir · ╌ Zanamivir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valaciclovir | Zanamivir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,719 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 73,975 | 120 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £415,336 | £33 |
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