ACYCLOVIR SODIUM vs ZOVIRAX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM	ZOVIRAX
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$4.83 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM
Manufacturer	Eugia Pharma	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Topical
Drug class	Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor	Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.5 to 3.3 hours	about 2.5 to 3.3 hours
Treats	Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis	Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis

acyclovir sodium zovirax

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM

Manufacturer

Eugia Pharma

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Topical

Drug class

Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.5 to 3.3 hours

Treats

Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acyclovir Sodium or Zovirax?

Acyclovir Sodium and Zovirax are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Acyclovir Sodium or Zovirax?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.83 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Acyclovir Sodium and Zovirax?

Both Acyclovir Sodium and Zovirax share the active ingredient Acyclovir Sodium.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.