Lamivudine vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 1.6× as often as Lamivudine in March 2026 — 282 items versus 175 in England.
175items
Lamivudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 175 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,610 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £11,340 | £123,157 |
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