Diphtheria vs Pneumococcal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 174.0× as often as Pneumococcal in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 172 in England.
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
172items
Pneumococcal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Pneumococcal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Pneumococcal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Pneumococcal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,923 | 172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,780 | 1,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £235,747 | £7,901 |
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