Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Nitrofurantoin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Nitrofurantoin was dispensed 1.3× as often as Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) in April 2026 — 341,310 items versus 261,155 in England.
261,155items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
341,310items
Nitrofurantoin · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Nitrofurantoin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Nitrofurantoin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Nitrofurantoin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 261,155 | 341,310 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,994,422 | 4,433,977 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £664,027 | £2,322,288 |
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