Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Rifabutin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 24,596.1× as often as Rifabutin in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 10 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Rifabutin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Rifabutin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Rifabutin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Rifabutin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 10 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 185 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £901 |
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