Lamivudine vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 2.2× as often as Lamivudine in May 2026 — 279 items versus 126 in England.
126items
Lamivudine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
279items
Entecavir · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Lamivudine versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Lamivudine · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Lamivudine | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 126 | 279 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,604 | 3,325 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £8,980 | £138,668 |
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