Varicella vaccine live vs Hepatitis B
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hepatitis B was dispensed 40.8× as often as Varicella vaccine live in March 2026 — 4,575 items versus 112 in England.
112items
Varicella vaccine live · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,575items
Hepatitis B · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Varicella vaccine live versus Hepatitis B: national items dispensed by month
▬ Varicella vaccine live · ╌ Hepatitis B
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Varicella vaccine live | Hepatitis B |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 112 | 4,575 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,539 | 49,727 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,864 | £64,135 |
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