Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G)
Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) was ranked 1494th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 14 items, up 16.7% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G): national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antibacterial drugs
- Presentations 3 shown
- Average cost / item £7.23
- Year on year Up 16.7% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzylpenicillin sodium 600mg inj vials | 0501011J0AAABAB | 12 | £91 |
| Benzylpenicillin sodium 1.2g inj vials | 0501011J0AAAFAF | 1 | £4 |
| Crystapen 600mg powder for solution for injection vials | 0501011J0BBABAB | 1 | £6 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Benzylpenicillin sodium (Penicillin G) with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.