Aciclovir
Antiviral drugs | Infections
Items (National)
1.1M
NHS Cost
£3.1M
Practices
7,432
Avg per Practice
149
Overview
Aciclovir is prescribed by 7,432 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,105,386 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,073,106 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antiviral drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89,954
Jun 2026
85,621
Jun 2026
92,585
Jun 2026
88,153
Jun 2026
87,096
Jun 2026
92,387
Jun 2026
87,173
Jun 2026
90,365
Jun 2026
93,612
Jun 2026
83,168
Jun 2026
89,912
Jun 2026
88,928
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 33.0K | 179 | 184 | +23.9% ▲ |
| NE | 30.9K | 151 | 204 | +37.4% ▲ |
| M | 26.1K | 184 | 142 | -4.7% ▼ |
| B | 25.5K | 258 | 99 | -33.5% ▼ |
| BN | 25.1K | 86 | 292 | +96.6% ▲ |
| NG | 25.0K | 144 | 174 | +16.7% ▲ |
| SW | 23.3K | 119 | 196 | +31.7% ▲ |
| BS | 22.4K | 82 | 274 | +84.1% ▲ |
| PO | 19.7K | 68 | 289 | +94.4% ▲ |
| LS | 19.0K | 94 | 202 | +35.6% ▲ |
| PE | 18.9K | 97 | 195 | +31.4% ▲ |
| LE | 18.6K | 128 | 146 | -2.0% ▼ |
| N | 18.0K | 124 | 145 | -2.4% ▼ |
| SE | 17.7K | 115 | 154 | +3.6% ▲ |
| NR | 17.2K | 75 | 229 | +53.8% ▲ |
| TN | 16.8K | 88 | 191 | +28.4% ▲ |
| RG | 16.8K | 71 | 236 | +59.0% ▲ |
| L | 16.4K | 149 | 110 | -26.1% ▼ |
| E | 16.3K | 149 | 109 | -26.4% ▼ |
| SK | 15.8K | 77 | 205 | +37.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 1,716 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,660 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 1,615 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antiviral drugs
- Paragraph: Herpesvirus infections
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.