Famciclovir vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Famciclovir was dispensed 1.9× as often as Entecavir in May 2026 — 521 items versus 279 in England.
521items
Famciclovir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
279items
Entecavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Famciclovir versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Famciclovir · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Famciclovir | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 521 | 279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 6,523 | 3,325 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £292,485 | £138,668 |
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