Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Flucloxacillin magnesium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 122,980.5× as often as Flucloxacillin magnesium in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 2 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Flucloxacillin magnesium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Flucloxacillin magnesium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Flucloxacillin magnesium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Flucloxacillin magnesium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 16 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £11 |
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