Aciclovir cream: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy
Aciclovir cream is listed here as a medication. Status on file: General sale list medicine (GSL).
We have gathered dosage forms, pricing and purchase paths in one place. Under UK rules, Aciclovir cream is sold over the counter.
Manufacturing status can change over time, so check the summary below rather than relying on memory. Read on for strengths, region pages and common questions.
Facts
- Active ingredient
- Aciclovir (cold sore cream)
- General sale list medicine (GSL)
- Licensing status not on file
No generic version on file
No supply disruption currently listed (NHS SPS)
This medicine is available without a prescription: general sale list medicines are sold off the shelf, and pharmacy medicines are supplied after a quick word with the pharmacist.
Aciclovir cream can be sold straight off the shelf under UK medicines classification. Read the pack leaflet first before use, and check with a pharmacist about interactions. Some formulations or pack sizes fall under the pharmacy (P) category, which involves the pharmacist, so check with staff if it is not on the open shelf.
About Aciclovir cream
Aciclovir cream is a medicine in cream form, but its pharmacological class and main reason for use are not specified in the product label. Its prescription status and generic availability are also unclear, so a pharmacist can help clarify what this particular product is intended for and whether it is suitable.
What Aciclovir cream is used for
The label does not list the conditions or symptoms that this aciclovir cream is intended to treat. It therefore does not establish its main use, the areas of skin for which it is intended, or any restrictions on its use.
A pharmacist can clarify the intended purpose of the particular product before use. The product name alone should not be treated as a substitute for the indications and directions on its packaging or patient information leaflet.
How Aciclovir cream works
Aciclovir is generally understood as an antiviral medicine, although this product's label does not specify a pharmacological class. Antiviral medicines of this type interfere with the process that viruses use to copy their genetic material.
This can limit viral multiplication rather than directly removing every virus from the body. This general explanation does not establish which conditions this particular cream is authorised to treat or how effective it is for any individual condition.
Dosage from the label
The label lists no cream strength or dosing schedule. It does not specify the amount used, frequency of use or duration of treatment.
A usual starting dose cannot be stated from this product's label. Product-specific directions should be checked with a pharmacist rather than inferred from the medicine's name.
Key warnings
- The label does not specify contraindications
- The label does not list precautions for use
- The label does not identify serious adverse-effect warnings
Main interactions
- The label does not list interactions with other medicines
- The label does not list interactions with other skin products
- The label does not list food interactions
Missed dose
The label does not give specific missed-dose guidance. For creams, general pharmacy advice is to avoid using extra product to compensate for a missed application. A pharmacist can explain how to resume the schedule stated on the particular product's packaging.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The label does not specify pregnancy or breastfeeding data for this product. Anyone who is pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding should discuss its use with a doctor or pharmacist, who can assess the particular cream and its intended use.
Storage
No product-specific storage conditions are listed. General practice for creams is to keep the container securely closed, away from excessive heat and out of the reach of children, following the packaging directions to maintain quality.
Pharmacies by area for Aciclovir cream (UK-licensed equivalent)
- North East · 884 pharmacies
- North West · 2538 pharmacies
- Yorkshire and The Humber · 1676 pharmacies
- East Midlands · 1307 pharmacies
- West Midlands · 1778 pharmacies
- East of England · 1860 pharmacies
- London · 3261 pharmacies
- South East · 2368 pharmacies
- South West · 1374 pharmacies
- Northern Ireland · 714 pharmacies
- Scotland · 1725 pharmacies
- Wales · 1050 pharmacies
Pharmacies near you
Use your location to open the pharmacies closest to you and ask them about Aciclovir cream, the UK-licensed medicine with the same active ingredient.
Cities with the most pharmacies
- London · 724 pharmacies
- Birmingham · 265 pharmacies
- Nottingham · 180 pharmacies
- Glasgow · 177 pharmacies
- Leeds · 173 pharmacies
- Sheffield · 162 pharmacies
- Bristol · 148 pharmacies
- City of London · 144 pharmacies
- Manchester · 134 pharmacies
- Edinburgh · 131 pharmacies
- Bolton · 124 pharmacies
- Belfast · 122 pharmacies
- Hampstead · 121 pharmacies
- Coventry · 115 pharmacies
- Cardiff · 112 pharmacies
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Frequently asked questions
Does aciclovir cream require a prescription in the United Kingdom?
The prescription status of this particular aciclovir cream is not specified. A pharmacist can confirm whether the product requires a prescription in the United Kingdom.
What does aciclovir cream cost at a United Kingdom pharmacy?
No product-specific price is listed, so any price shown on this page is an estimate. Prices are not fixed and the actual price can vary between pharmacies.
How do I find Aciclovir cream near me?
Use the map and city pages on this site to find a location near you and ask them about Aciclovir cream. Availability is not guaranteed at any single pharmacy, so call ahead.
First published October 2, 2026 · Last updated · Report an error on this page