Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Ampicillin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 30,745.1× as often as Ampicillin in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 8 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ampicillin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Ampicillin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Ampicillin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Ampicillin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 8 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 103 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £324 |
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