Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) vs Amoxicillin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Amoxicillin was dispensed 63,796.0× as often as Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) in April 2026 — 637,960 items versus 10 in England.
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Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Amoxicillin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) versus Amoxicillin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · ╌ Amoxicillin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) | Amoxicillin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 10 | 637,960 |
| Items, last 12 months | 187 | 8,271,023 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £82 | £814,698 |
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