Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Ceftazidime pentahydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 60,529.5× as often as Ceftazidime pentahydrate in June 2026 — 242,118 items versus 4 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ceftazidime pentahydrate · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Ceftazidime pentahydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 242,118 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,035,631 | 81 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £620,931 | £1,191 |
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