Aciclovir Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antiviral drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
16.1K
NHS Cost
£826
vs National Avg
+117.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 324 items of Aciclovir over the last 12 months at a cost of £826 to the NHS. This is 117.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Aciclovir is classified under Antiviral drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,103 |
| Total NHS Cost | £826 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.8% |
Aciclovir Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 149 items |
| Difference | +117.8% vs national average |
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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.