Valacyclovir pricing varies far more by pack size, origin and freight term than by molecule. This guide breaks down what actually drives the landed cost for buyers in the USA, UK and Australia.
- 3
- Markets served: USA, UK, Australia
- 100
- Units per SKU for wholesale tiering
- 7–14
- Working days by express air freight
- 1 day
- Quotation turnaround
What moves the price
| Cost driver | Effect on landed cost |
|---|---|
| Brand vs generic | Quality generic Valacyclovir typically lands far below the Valtrex originator. |
| Pack size | Larger packs cut per-unit primary packaging and handling cost. |
| Order volume | Tiers begin at 100 units per SKU and improve with consolidation. |
| Incoterm | EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP shift freight, insurance and duty between parties. |
| Cold chain | Ambient shipping keeps packing cost low. |
| Documentation | Regulator-ready paperwork avoids costly clearance delays. |
Key takeaways
- Compare landed cost, not unit price: freight and duty change the ranking.
- Consolidating multiple SKUs into one consignment lowers cost per unit.
- Valacyclovir is quoted in USD, GBP or AUD on request.
- Quotations include lead time and documentation scope.
Getting an accurate quotation
Send the SKU list, strength (500 mg, 1000 mg), quantity, destination city and preferred incoterm. We return landed pricing, lead time and the documentation set within one working day.
Valacyclovir at a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drug class | nucleoside antiviral prodrug |
| Common brand | Valtrex |
| Licensed use | herpes simplex, zoster and suppressive therapy |
| Available strengths | 500 mg, 1000 mg |
| Dosage form | film-coated tablet |
| Typical onset | lesion healing accelerates within 48 hours of onset |
| Duration / dosing interval | 12–24 hour dosing |
| Storage | below 30 °C |