Zidovudine vs Valaciclovir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Valaciclovir was dispensed 6,719.0× as often as Zidovudine in March 2026 — 6,719 items versus 1 in England.
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Zidovudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Valaciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Valaciclovir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Valaciclovir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Valaciclovir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 6,719 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 73,975 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21 | £415,336 |
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