Meningococcal B vaccine vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 935.1× as often as Meningococcal B vaccine in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 32 in England.
32items
Meningococcal B vaccine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meningococcal B vaccine versus Diphtheria: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meningococcal B vaccine · ╌ Diphtheria
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Meningococcal B vaccine | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 32 | 29,923 |
| Items, last 12 months | 223 | 334,780 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,700 | £235,747 |
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