Influenza vs Pneumococcal
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 422.3× as often as Pneumococcal in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 150 in England.
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
150items
Pneumococcal · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Pneumococcal: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Pneumococcal
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Pneumococcal |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,341 | 150 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,453,106 | 1,957 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £979,036 | £9,596 |
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