Diphtheria vs Typhoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Typhoid was dispensed 1.6× as often as Diphtheria in May 2026 — 37,112 items versus 22,702 in England.
22,702items
Diphtheria · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,112items
Typhoid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Typhoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Typhoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Typhoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 22,702 | 37,112 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,396 | 574,920 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £178,471 | £414,316 |
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