EMTRIVA vs INTELENCE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EMTRIVA and INTELENCE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	EMTRIVA	INTELENCE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$380.60 /30	~$271.28 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	EMTRICITABINE	ETRAVIRINE
Manufacturer	Gilead Sciences Inc	Janssen R and D
Dosage forms	Solution, Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	—	Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Hiv Infections	Hiv Infections

emtriva intelence

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$380.60 /30

~$271.28 /30

Type

Active ingredient

EMTRICITABINE

ETRAVIRINE

Manufacturer

Gilead Sciences Inc

Janssen R and D

Dosage forms

Solution, Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

—

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hiv Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Emtriva or Intelence?

Intelence costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $271.28 vs $380.60 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Emtriva and Intelence?

Emtriva contains Emtricitabine, while Intelence contains Etravirine — they have different active ingredients.

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.