Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 335.1× as often as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 189 in England.
189items
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,341items
Influenza · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) versus Influenza: national items dispensed by month
▬ Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · ╌ Influenza
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 189 | 63,341 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,564 | 13,453,106 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £29,862 | £979,036 |
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