Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 158.3× as often as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 189 in England.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Diphtheria · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 189 | 29,923 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,470 | 334,780 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £29,854 | £235,747 |
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