Diphtheria vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 5.0× as often as Diphtheria in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 29,923 in England.
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
149,368items
Influenza · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Influenza: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Influenza
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,923 | 149,368 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,780 | 13,459,777 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £235,747 | £2,428,517 |
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