A 5-gram tube of Zovirax cream runs more than $200. A month’s supply of valacyclovir (500 milligrams) tablets costs between ...

Aciclovir or acyclovir is an antiviral agent ... It comes as a tablet, suspension to take by mouth, with or without food. It comes as cream, ointment to apply over the affected area.

Acyclovir and valacyclovir are FDA-approved to treat herpes, while lidocaine-amitriptyline cream is a compounded pain cream ...