Shingles (H/Z) vs Influenza
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Influenza was dispensed 216.2× as often as Shingles (H/Z) in May 2026 — 63,341 items versus 293 in England.
293items
Shingles (H/Z) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,341items
Influenza · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Shingles (H/Z) | Influenza |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 293 | 63,341 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,652 | 13,453,106 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £47,362 | £979,036 |
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