Cold Sore Cream- Virasorb

ZakkyCole

I used to be able to purchase Virasorb Cold Sore Cream in poundland for a pound. They don't seem to stock it any more. Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase Virasorb or another Cold Sore Cream for roughly the same price.

Toothsmith

That's a very cheap price for an acyclovir cream. I suspect Poundland sourced a big batch from somewhere very cheaply (As is their business model) and sold it on. I doubt they can get a regular supply at this price. Acyclovir creams are usually £4-5 for a 2g tube.

pattycake

I’ve use Virasorb successfully and so much cheaper than the named brand. Try B&M or Home Bargains. We’ve no pound shops anywhere near me so i will have bought from one of those shops.

Eenymeeny

As pattycake says, Home Bargains usually stock it although I can't remember the price. I think that it's around a pound. Very good if you apply as soon as you feel 'the dreaded tingle'!

pattycake

I was in my local B&M today. Sadly no Virasorb on the shelves.

MsPisces

my local home bargains stocks a version of those cold sore clear plasters that usually cost upwards of 6 quid for 79p, I will be in there in next few days and will check for cream and report back.

p.s for regular coldsore sufferers please see your doctor. I have been prescribed aciclovir tablets in the past that work a treat.

brook2jack

It should be pointed out that gps will no longer prescribe medication for irregular cold sore sufferers. At £36 cost per prescription dispensed it is easy to see why. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/the-full-list-of-medicines-no-longer-available-on-nhs-prescription-from-next-month-a3836361.html

MsPisces

ZakkyCole wrote: »

I used to be able to purchase Virasorb Cold Sore Cream in poundland for a pound. They don't seem to stock it any more. Does anyone know where I might be able to purchase Virasorb or another Cold Sore Cream for roughly the same price.

sorry for late reply but i was in home bargains today and they have virasorb and a generic galpharm aciclovir cream for 89p as well as the patches i mentioned earlier.

SeeMe

Bought some Virasorb also today from quality save store 99p

Wednesday2000

I started getting cold sores quite regularly a few years ago and someone online from the US told me about the supplement Lysine.

It worked much better than getting a cold sore and then using cream to get rid of it afterwards.

I take two tablets a week and haven't had a cold sore in ages! It really worked for me.:) I saw Holland & Barrett have their penny sale on at the moment so you might be able to get a bargain.

ste_coxy

Have a look on Ebay, also try Home & Bargains, Quality Save, Body Care, Savers etc.