Zidovudine vs Entecavir
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Entecavir was dispensed 282.0× as often as Zidovudine in March 2026 — 282 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Zidovudine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
282items
Entecavir · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Zidovudine versus Entecavir: national items dispensed by month
▬ Zidovudine · ╌ Entecavir
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Zidovudine | Entecavir |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1 | 282 |
| Items, last 12 months | 18 | 3,281 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £21 | £123,157 |
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