Influenza vs Pneumococcal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 868.4× as often as Pneumococcal in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 172 in England.
149,368items
Influenza · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
172items
Pneumococcal · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Pneumococcal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Pneumococcal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Pneumococcal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149,368 | 172 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,459,777 | 1,750 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,428,517 | £7,901 |
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