Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 9.2× as often as Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 26,705 in England.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole): national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Co-trimoxazole(Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 26,705 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 316,722 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £85,461 |
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