Influenza vs Rabies
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 2,928.8× as often as Rabies in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 51 in England.
149,368items
Influenza · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
51items
Rabies · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Rabies: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Rabies
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Rabies |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149,368 | 51 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,459,777 | 766 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,428,517 | £3,397 |