Shingles (H/Z) vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 371.6× as often as Shingles (H/Z) in March 2026 — 149,368 items versus 402 in England.
402items
Shingles (H/Z) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
149,368items
Influenza · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Shingles (H/Z) versus Influenza: national items dispensed by month
▬ Shingles (H/Z) · ╌ Influenza
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Shingles (H/Z) | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 402 | 149,368 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,628 | 13,459,777 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £64,640 | £2,428,517 |
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