Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir vs Valacyclovir
Compare Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir and Valacyclovir side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Nirmatrelvir / Ritonavir | Valacyclovir | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Protease Inhibitor, Cytochrome P450 3A Inhibitor | Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor, Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor, Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, Coronavirus infections | Chickenpox, Herpes genitalis, Herpes labialis, Herpes zoster |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $0.23 each, about $6.87 for 30 (500 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Paxlovid: from $49.24 per item (300-100 mg dose pack) | Valtrex: from $12.81 each, about $384 for 30 (500 mg caplet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 98% less than the brand |