Influenza vs Typhoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 2.2× as often as Typhoid in April 2026 — 82,451 items versus 37,366 in England.
82,451items
Influenza · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,366items
Typhoid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Typhoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Typhoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Typhoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 82,451 | 37,366 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,461,420 | 577,614 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £1,282,379 | £417,077 |