Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Thalidomide (Antileprotic)
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 80,706.0× as often as Thalidomide (Antileprotic) in June 2026 — 242,118 items versus 3 in England.
242,118items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3items
Thalidomide (Antileprotic) · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Thalidomide (Antileprotic): national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Thalidomide (Antileprotic)
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Thalidomide (Antileprotic) |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 242,118 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,035,631 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £620,931 | £377 |
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