Diphtheria vs Typhoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Typhoid was dispensed 1.8× as often as Diphtheria in March 2026 — 52,707 items versus 29,923 in England.
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,707items
Typhoid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphtheria versus Typhoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphtheria · ╌ Typhoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Diphtheria | Typhoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 29,923 | 52,707 |
| Items, last 12 months | 334,780 | 578,276 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £235,747 | £588,358 |
See the full profile for Diphtheria or Typhoid.