Diphtheria vs Hepatitis B
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 6.5× as often as Hepatitis B in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 4,575 in England.
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,575items
Hepatitis B · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Hepatitis B |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,923 | 4,575 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,780 | 49,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £235,747 | £64,135 |
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