INTELENCE vs VIRAMUNE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. INTELENCE and VIRAMUNE 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	INTELENCE	VIRAMUNE
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$290.78 /30	~$4.55 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETRAVIRINE	NEVIRAPINE
Manufacturer	Janssen R and D	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor	Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hiv Infections	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Hiv Infections

intelence viramune

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$290.78 /30

~$4.55 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ETRAVIRINE

NEVIRAPINE

Manufacturer

Janssen R and D

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Non-Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hiv Infections

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Hiv Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Intelence or Viramune?

Viramune costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.55 vs $290.78 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 Intelence and Viramune?

Intelence contains Etravirine, while Viramune contains Nevirapine — 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.