Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 3.9× as often as Lymecycline in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 63,620 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
63,620items
Lymecycline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Lymecycline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Lymecycline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 63,620 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 804,749 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £595,272 |
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