Diphtheria vs Hepatitis B
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 5.2× as often as Hepatitis B in May 2026 — 22,702 items versus 4,355 in England.
22,702items
Diphtheria · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,355items
Hepatitis B · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Hepatitis B: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Hepatitis B
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Hepatitis B |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,702 | 4,355 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,396 | 49,902 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £178,471 | £60,672 |
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