Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Minocycline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 666.6× as often as Minocycline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 369 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
369items
Minocycline hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Minocycline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 369 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 4,871 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £5,729 |
See the full profile for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) or Minocycline hydrochloride.