Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) vs Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 19,759.1× as often as Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 16 in England.
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Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) versus Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V): national items dispensed by month
▬ Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) · ╌ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 16 | 316,146 |
| Items, last 12 months | 188 | 2,981,784 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £209 | £659,506 |
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