Diphtheria vs Rabies
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 586.7× as often as Rabies in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 51 in England.
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51items
Rabies · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Rabies: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Rabies
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Rabies |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,923 | 51 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,780 | 766 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £235,747 | £3,397 |
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