Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) vs Flucloxacillin sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Flucloxacillin sodium was dispensed 37,159.5× as often as Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) in June 2026 — 408,754 items versus 11 in England.
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Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Flucloxacillin sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) versus Flucloxacillin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · ╌ Flucloxacillin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) | Flucloxacillin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 11 | 408,754 |
| Items, last 12 months | 184 | 4,031,992 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £71 | £988,646 |
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