Nucleosides (approximate cost for 3 months supply from TGH pharmacy in 2008)

Lamivudine $444.60
Telbivudine $1,777.50
Entecavir $2,300.40 for primary treatment; $4,600.80 if prior Lamivudine treatment
Emtricitabine (approved for HIV but not hepatitis B)
Clevudine (not yet available)

Nucleotides


Adefovir $2,300.40
Tenofovir $1,699.20