Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Erythromycin stearate
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 491.7× as often as Erythromycin stearate in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 643 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Erythromycin stearate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Erythromycin stearate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Erythromycin stearate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Erythromycin stearate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 643 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 8,674 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £8,153 |
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