Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Cefradine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 377.8× as often as Cefradine in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 651 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Cefradine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Cefradine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Cefradine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Cefradine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 651 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 8,928 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £22,546 |
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