Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Ceftazidime pentahydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 49,192.2× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 5 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ceftazidime pentahydrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 5 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 88 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £1,382 |
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