Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Colistimethate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 102.5× as often as Colistimethate sodium in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 2,399 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,399items
Colistimethate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Colistimethate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Colistimethate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Colistimethate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 2,399 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 29,468 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £671,683 |
See the full profile for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) or Colistimethate sodium.