Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Sodium fusidate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 35,137.3× as often as Sodium fusidate in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 7 in England.
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Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Sodium fusidate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Sodium fusidate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Sodium fusidate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Sodium fusidate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 7 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 167 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £607 |
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