Hepatitis A/hepatitis B vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 12.3× as often as Hepatitis A/hepatitis B in May 2026 — 22,702 items versus 1,840 in England.
1,840items
Hepatitis A/hepatitis B · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,702items
Diphtheria · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hepatitis A/hepatitis B | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,840 | 22,702 |
| Items, last 12 months | 25,213 | 334,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £59,350 | £178,471 |
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