Influenza vs Rabies
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 1,111.2× as often as Rabies in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 57 in England.
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
57items
Rabies · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Rabies: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Rabies
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Rabies |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,341 | 57 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,453,106 | 762 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £979,036 | £4,385 |