Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Lymecycline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 3.9× as often as Lymecycline in April 2026 — 261,155 items versus 67,614 in England.
261,155items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,614items
Lymecycline · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Lymecycline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 261,155 | 67,614 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,994,422 | 811,364 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £664,027 | £578,392 |
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