Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) vs Vancomycin hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) was dispensed 312.5× as often as Vancomycin hydrochloride in May 2026 — 245,961 items versus 787 in England.
245,961items
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
787items
Vancomycin hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) versus Vancomycin hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) · ╌ Vancomycin hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 245,961 | 787 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,008,871 | 9,503 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £625,813 | £115,676 |
See the full profile for Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) or Vancomycin hydrochloride.