Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Rifampicin combined preparations
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 5,269.1× as often as Rifampicin combined preparations in March 2026 — 316,146 items versus 60 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Rifampicin combined preparations · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Rifampicin combined preparations: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Rifampicin combined preparations
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Rifampicin combined preparations |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 316,146 | 60 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,981,784 | 424 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £659,506 | £1,806 |
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