Hepatitis A/hepatitis B vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 12.2× as often as Hepatitis A/hepatitis B in April 2026 — 22,550 items versus 1,842 in England.
1,842items
Hepatitis A/hepatitis B · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,550items
Diphtheria · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hepatitis A/hepatitis B versus Diphtheria: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hepatitis A/hepatitis B · ╌ Diphtheria
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Hepatitis A/hepatitis B | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 1,842 | 22,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,437 | 333,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £58,559 | £177,271 |
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