EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE vs TRUVADA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE	TRUVADA
Rating	68/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$435.30 /30	~$435.30 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE	EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd	Gilead Sciences Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning

emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate truvada

Rating

68/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$435.30 /30

Type

Active ingredient

EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Gilead Sciences Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate or Truvada?

By our independent rating, Truvada scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate or Truvada?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $435.30 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Truvada?

Both Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and Truvada share the active ingredient Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.