Q&A · Hepatitis B

What's the difference between TAF and TDF?

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Both are tenofovir prodrugs with similar efficacy. TAF (alafenamide) achieves higher intracellular drug concentration at lower plasma levels, with favourable bone and renal safety. TDF (disoproxil) has decades of follow-up data and is significantly cheaper. The choice depends on bone density, renal function, and cost considerations.

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