LAMIVUDINE vs VIREAD

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LAMIVUDINE and VIREAD 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	LAMIVUDINE	VIREAD
Rating	66/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.44 /mL	~$9.50 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LAMIVUDINE	TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Gilead Sciences Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor	Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

lamivudine viread

Rating

66/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.44 /mL

~$9.50 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LAMIVUDINE

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Gilead Sciences Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Treats

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lamivudine or Viread?

By our independent rating, Viread scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Lamivudine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Lamivudine and Viread?

Lamivudine contains Lamivudine, while Viread contains Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate — 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.