Zidovudine vs Valaciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 6,887.0× as often as Zidovudine in April 2026 — 6,887 items versus 1 in England.
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Zidovudine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
6,887items
Valaciclovir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Valaciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Valaciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Valaciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 6,887 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 75,227 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £13 | £399,968 |
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