Valganciclovir hydrochloride vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 8.5× as often as Valganciclovir hydrochloride in March 2026 — 282 items versus 33 in England.
33items
Valganciclovir hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Valganciclovir hydrochloride versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Valganciclovir hydrochloride · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Valganciclovir hydrochloride | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 33 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 409 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £50,344 | £123,157 |
See the full profile for Valganciclovir hydrochloride or Entecavir.