Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Fosfomycin trometamol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 15.1× as often as Fosfomycin trometamol in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 16,318 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
16,318items
Fosfomycin trometamol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Fosfomycin trometamol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Fosfomycin trometamol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Fosfomycin trometamol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 16,318 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 205,677 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £176,117 |
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