VIREAD vs ZERIT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. VIREAD and ZERIT 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	VIREAD	ZERIT
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$9.50 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE	STAVUDINE
Manufacturer	Gilead Sciences Inc	Bristol
Dosage forms	Powder, Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

viread zerit

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$9.50 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE

STAVUDINE

Manufacturer

Gilead Sciences Inc

Bristol

Dosage forms

Powder, Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Chronic Hepatitis B, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Viread and Zerit?

Viread contains Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, while Zerit contains Stavudine — 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.