Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Clindamycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 34.9× as often as Clindamycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 7,039 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
7,039items
Clindamycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Clindamycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Clindamycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Clindamycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 7,039 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 86,241 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £47,836 |
See the full profile for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) or Clindamycin hydrochloride.