Zidovudine vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 281.0× as often as Zidovudine in April 2026 — 281 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Zidovudine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
281items
Entecavir · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1 | 281 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 3,332 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £13 | £152,279 |
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