Influenza vs Typhoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 2.8× as often as Typhoid in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 52,707 in England.
149,368items
Influenza · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
52,707items
Typhoid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Typhoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Typhoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Typhoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 149,368 | 52,707 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,459,777 | 578,276 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,428,517 | £588,358 |