Entecavir vs Ribavirin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 279.0× as often as Ribavirin in May 2026 — 279 items versus 1 in England.
279items
Entecavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ribavirin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Entecavir versus Ribavirin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Entecavir · ╌ Ribavirin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Entecavir | Ribavirin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 279 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,325 | 12 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £138,668 | £54 |