Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Rifaximin
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 21.0× as often as Rifaximin in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 11,716 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,716items
Rifaximin · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Rifaximin: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Rifaximin
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Rifaximin |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 11,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 138,704 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £2,118,165 |
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