Varicella vaccine live vs Diphtheria
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Diphtheria was dispensed 267.2× as often as Varicella vaccine live in March 2026 — 29,923 items versus 112 in England.
112items
Varicella vaccine live · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
29,923items
Diphtheria · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Varicella vaccine live | Diphtheria |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 112 | 29,923 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,539 | 334,780 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,864 | £235,747 |
See the full profile for Varicella vaccine live or Diphtheria.