Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 134.2× as often as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in June 2026 — 22,806 items versus 170 in England.
170items
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,806items
Diphtheria · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) versus Diphtheria: national items dispensed by month
▬ Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · ╌ Diphtheria
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 170 | 22,806 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,703 | 333,191 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £26,852 | £179,925 |
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