Famciclovir vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 1.9× as often as Entecavir in March 2026 — 546 items versus 282 in England.
546items
Famciclovir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 546 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,448 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £315,851 | £123,157 |
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