Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Cefuroxime sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 242,118.0× as often as Cefuroxime sodium in June 2026 — 242,118 items versus 1 in England.
242,118items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Cefuroxime sodium · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Cefuroxime sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Cefuroxime sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Cefuroxime sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 242,118 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,035,631 | 15 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £620,931 | £202 |
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