Zidovudine vs Aciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Aciclovir was dispensed 109,300.0× as often as Zidovudine in April 2026 — 109,300 items versus 1 in England.
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Zidovudine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
109,300items
Aciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Aciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Aciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Aciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 109,300 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 1,279,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £13 | £293,010 |
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