Diphtheria vs Pneumococcal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 151.3× as often as Pneumococcal in May 2026 — 22,702 items versus 150 in England.
22,702items
Diphtheria · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
150items
Pneumococcal · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Pneumococcal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Pneumococcal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Pneumococcal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,702 | 150 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,396 | 1,957 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £178,471 | £9,596 |
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