Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 10.4× as often as Pivmecillinam hydrochloride in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 30,292 in England.
316,146items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
30,292items
Pivmecillinam hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Pivmecillinam hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Pivmecillinam hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Pivmecillinam hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 30,292 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 366,067 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £269,909 |
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