Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 2.3× as often as Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 106,002 in England.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid): national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Co-amoxiclav (Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 106,002 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 1,325,668 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £268,239 |
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