Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 790.3× as often as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 189 in England.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
149,368items
Influenza · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 189 | 149,368 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,470 | 13,459,777 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £29,854 | £2,428,517 |
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