Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Cefaclor
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 1,766.2× as often as Cefaclor in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 179 in England.
316,146items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Cefaclor · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Cefaclor: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Cefaclor
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Cefaclor |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 179 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 2,308 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £2,670 |
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