Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 31,614.6× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 10 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ceftazidime pentahydrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Ceftazidime pentahydrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Ceftazidime pentahydrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 93 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £1,253 |
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