Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Dapsone
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 178.1× as often as Dapsone in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 1,775 in England.
316,146items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,775items
Dapsone · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Dapsone: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Dapsone
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Dapsone |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 1,775 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 22,136 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £18,650 |
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