Influenza vs Typhoid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 1.7× as often as Typhoid in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 37,112 in England.
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,112items
Typhoid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Influenza versus Typhoid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Influenza · ╌ Typhoid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Influenza | Typhoid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 63,341 | 37,112 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,453,106 | 574,920 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £979,036 | £414,316 |