Entecavir vs Ribavirin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 282.0× as often as Ribavirin in March 2026 — 282 items versus 1 in England.
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribavirin · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Entecavir versus Ribavirin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Entecavir · ╌ Ribavirin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Entecavir | Ribavirin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 282 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,281 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £123,157 | £54 |