Brand-name prescription
Viread
tenofovir disoproxil
Compare your options
| Compare | VireadBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Viread name | Regular generictenofovir disoproxil |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $40.69per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$0.29per tablet |
| Same as Viread? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Viread | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 300 mg tabletper tablet | $40.69 | $0.29 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Viread, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Viread.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Viread’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.