Hepatitis B vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 14.5× as often as Hepatitis B in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 4,355 in England.
4,355items
Hepatitis B · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hepatitis B versus Influenza: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hepatitis B · ╌ Influenza
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Hepatitis B | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,355 | 63,341 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49,902 | 13,453,106 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £60,672 | £979,036 |
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