Emtricitabine vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 282.0× as often as Emtricitabine in January 2026 — 282 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Emtricitabine · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · January 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Emtricitabine versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Emtricitabine · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to January 2026
| Measure | Emtricitabine | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, January 2026 | 1 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, January 2026 | £139 | £123,157 |
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