Varicella vaccine live vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 199.6× as often as Varicella vaccine live in April 2026 — 22,550 items versus 113 in England.
113items
Varicella vaccine live · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,550items
Diphtheria · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varicella vaccine live versus Diphtheria: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varicella vaccine live · ╌ Diphtheria
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Varicella vaccine live | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 113 | 22,550 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,534 | 333,903 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £4,828 | £177,271 |
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