Diphtheria
Vaccines and antisera | Immunological Products and Vaccines
Items (National)
297.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2M
Practices
4,452
Avg per Practice
67
Overview
Diphtheria is prescribed by 4,452 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 297,124 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,159,687 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Immunological Products and Vaccines, Section Vaccines and antisera.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17,646
Jun 2026
18,584
Jun 2026
20,151
Jun 2026
18,845
Jun 2026
20,234
Jun 2026
22,366
Jun 2026
18,729
Jun 2026
21,949
Jun 2026
27,461
Jun 2026
23,421
Jun 2026
22,435
Jun 2026
19,926
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 13.2K | 45 | 294 | +341.4% ▲ |
| SW | 11.8K | 78 | 151 | +127.0% ▲ |
| B | 10.4K | 124 | 84 | +25.9% ▲ |
| BS | 7,845 | 64 | 123 | +83.8% ▲ |
| CV | 6,359 | 77 | 83 | +23.8% ▲ |
| LE | 6,305 | 69 | 91 | +37.0% ▲ |
| S | 6,047 | 93 | 65 | -2.5% ▼ |
| GU | 5,595 | 55 | 102 | +52.5% ▲ |
| E | 5,520 | 58 | 95 | +42.7% ▲ |
| BN | 5,350 | 56 | 96 | +43.2% ▲ |
| OX | 5,324 | 48 | 111 | +66.3% ▲ |
| RG | 5,311 | 49 | 108 | +62.5% ▲ |
| NG | 5,247 | 77 | 68 | +2.1% ▲ |
| M | 4,917 | 88 | 56 | -16.2% ▼ |
| SE | 4,887 | 56 | 87 | +30.9% ▲ |
| LS | 4,878 | 55 | 89 | +33.0% ▲ |
| N | 4,702 | 57 | 83 | +23.7% ▲ |
| KT | 4,508 | 45 | 100 | +50.2% ▲ |
| HA | 4,323 | 44 | 98 | +47.4% ▲ |
| DE | 4,130 | 56 | 74 | +10.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 8,514 |
| GP AT HAND | 2,917 |
| HANHAM HEALTH | 674 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Immunological Products and Vaccines
- Section: Vaccines and antisera
- Paragraph: Vaccines and antisera
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.