Hepatitis A/hepatitis B vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 14.3× as often as Hepatitis A/hepatitis B in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 2,094 in England.
2,094items
Hepatitis A/hepatitis B · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Hepatitis A/hepatitis B | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,094 | 29,923 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,569 | 334,780 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £67,352 | £235,747 |
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