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Penicillin V

Penicillin V kills bacteria by disrupting cell wall synthesis.

First FDA approval1990-09-30
Generic availableYes · 4 mfrs
Shortage statusNone
340B exposureunknown
Last updated
NADAC: weekly (every Wed)Part D Formulary: quarterlyPart D Spend: annual (CY24)Orange Book: weeklyShortages: daily
At a glance · the numbers a plan sponsor wants on screen one

$4.2M in CY2024 Part D spend681K claims · 526K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.044/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.077
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.104
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema9 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Penicillin V used for?

Penicillin V kills bacteria by disrupting cell wall synthesis.

Is there a generic for Penicillin V?

Yes. 10 ANDAs filed at FDA, 4 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Penicillin V?

Across 329 Part D plans, Penicillin V averages $0.077/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.044/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.104/unit.

Is Penicillin V on the FDA shortage list?

No. Penicillin V is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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Same class. Different math.

Penicillin-class Antibacterial6 alternatives in D1
01
Ampicillin
Brand: AMPICILLIN
$0.458Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$7.0MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Ampicillin and Sulbactam
Brand: Ampicillin and Sulbactam
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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03
Nafcillin
Brand: Nafcillin
Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$4.0MCY24 Part D spend
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04
Oxacillin
Brand: Oxacillin
Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$3.2MCY24 Part D spend
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05
Penicillin G
Brand: PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM
Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$2.2MCY24 Part D spend
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06
Piperacillin and Tazobactam
Brand: PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM
$3.49Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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Sources · every number above traces back.

Last refresh30 May 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (10 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (20 NDCs benchmarked) · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard (CY2024) · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.