Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Ethambutol hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 1,821.9× as often as Ethambutol hydrochloride in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 135 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
135items
Ethambutol hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Ethambutol hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Ethambutol hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Ethambutol hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 135 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 1,539 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £6,574 |
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