Zidovudine vs Famciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 546.0× as often as Zidovudine in March 2026 — 546 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Zidovudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Famciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Famciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Famciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 546 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 6,448 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21 | £315,851 |
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