Valaciclovir
Antiviral drugs | Infections
Items (National)
64.0K
NHS Cost
£3.9M
Practices
4,556
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Valaciclovir is prescribed by 4,556 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 64,024 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,889,159 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antiviral drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 3,667 | 88 | 42 | +195.7% ▲ |
| SW | 3,208 | 73 | 44 | +211.3% ▲ |
| SO | 2,318 | 47 | 49 | +249.6% ▲ |
| S | 1,952 | 82 | 24 | +68.8% ▲ |
| N | 1,633 | 52 | 31 | +122.7% ▲ |
| YO | 1,377 | 33 | 42 | +195.7% ▲ |
| W | 1,275 | 48 | 27 | +88.7% ▲ |
| E | 1,255 | 45 | 28 | +97.9% ▲ |
| BS | 1,247 | 54 | 23 | +63.8% ▲ |
| NW | 1,210 | 32 | 38 | +168.1% ▲ |
| BN | 1,142 | 42 | 27 | +92.9% ▲ |
| EX | 1,064 | 34 | 31 | +122.0% ▲ |
| SE | 1,016 | 43 | 24 | +67.4% ▲ |
| RG | 1,009 | 36 | 28 | +98.6% ▲ |
| GU | 963 | 39 | 25 | +75.2% ▲ |
| TR | 963 | 26 | 37 | +162.4% ▲ |
| PO | 906 | 31 | 29 | +107.1% ▲ |
| KT | 893 | 37 | 24 | +70.9% ▲ |
| SS | 889 | 37 | 24 | +70.2% ▲ |
| GL | 836 | 35 | 24 | +69.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BROCKLEBANK GROUP PRACTICE | 422 |
| GP AT HAND | 327 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 241 |
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.