Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Doxycycline monohydrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 42.7× as often as Doxycycline monohydrate in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 5,760 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
5,760items
Doxycycline monohydrate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Doxycycline monohydrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Doxycycline monohydrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Doxycycline monohydrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 5,760 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 69,060 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £92,679 |
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