Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Clarithromycin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 1.8× as often as Clarithromycin in April 2026 — 261,155 items versus 148,320 in England.
261,155items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
148,320items
Clarithromycin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Clarithromycin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Clarithromycin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Clarithromycin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 261,155 | 148,320 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,994,422 | 1,863,085 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £664,027 | £686,562 |
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