Dengue fever vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 3,783.7× as often as Dengue fever in May 2026 — 22,702 items versus 6 in England.
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Dengue fever · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Diphtheria · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dengue fever versus Diphtheria: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dengue fever · ╌ Diphtheria
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dengue fever | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 22,702 |
| Items, last 12 months | 17 | 334,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £550 | £178,471 |
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