Coronavirus vaccine vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 2,533.6× as often as Coronavirus vaccine in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 25 in England.
25items
Coronavirus vaccine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Coronavirus vaccine versus Influenza: national items dispensed by month
▬ Coronavirus vaccine · ╌ Influenza
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Coronavirus vaccine | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 25 | 63,341 |
| Items, last 12 months | 394 | 13,453,106 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £5,607 | £979,036 |
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