Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Flucloxacillin sodium
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) and Flucloxacillin sodium were dispensed at a similar rate in March 2026 (316,146 versus 318,770 items in England).
316,146items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
318,770items
Flucloxacillin sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Flucloxacillin sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Flucloxacillin sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Flucloxacillin sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 318,770 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 3,990,751 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £762,414 |
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