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Famciclovir vs Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir

Compare Famciclovir and Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

FamciclovirNirmatrelvir / Ritonavir
Drug classHerpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase InhibitorProtease Inhibitor, Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor
Used to treatAids-related opportunistic infections, Chickenpox, Herpes genitalis, Herpes labialis, Herpes zosterAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome, Coronavirus infections
Generic priceFrom $0.21 each, about $6.43 for 30 (125 mg tablet)No generic price listed
Brand priceNo brand price listedPaxlovid: from $49.24 per item (300-100 mg dose pack)
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed