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acyclovir private prescription

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tinkersfig · 11/03/2025 17:02

Does anyone know the dose for suppressive treatment?

I am going to get a prescription from an online chemist and it's asking how many boxes I need, but I'm not sure what the dose is per day.

Thanks!

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FrenchConnection1 · 12/03/2025 06:56

Is it for shingles or genital herpes

FrenchConnection1 · 12/03/2025 06:58

bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/aciclovir/

FrenchConnection1 · 12/03/2025 07:00

You might find Valacyclovir (Valtrex) easier - it's more expensive but you take it less often (it's one pill a day). Online pharmacies will also prescribe it.

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tinkersfig · 12/03/2025 08:55

@FrenchConnection1 it's for GH suppression. I can't afford Valtrex unfortunately, it's £220 for two months supply!

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ChocHotolate · 12/03/2025 09:35

The prescribing clinician should determine dose, frequency and number of tablets required. That is LITERALLY what a prescription is

LoyalBird · 13/08/2025 09:43

Can’t your gp give it you?

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