Meningococcal B vaccine vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 405.4× as often as Meningococcal B vaccine in May 2026 — 22,702 items versus 56 in England.
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Meningococcal B vaccine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,702items
Diphtheria · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Meningococcal B vaccine | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 56 | 22,702 |
| Items, last 12 months | 251 | 334,396 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £4,275 | £178,471 |
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