Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Minocycline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 644.8× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in April 2026 — 261,155 items versus 405 in England.
261,155items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
405items
Minocycline hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Minocycline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Minocycline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Minocycline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 261,155 | 405 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,994,422 | 4,985 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £664,027 | £6,722 |
See the full profile for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) or Minocycline hydrochloride.