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Penicillin Antibiotics

Penicillin antibiotics are used to treat treat urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory infections, skin infections, bacterial infections, gastrointestinal infections, meningitis, and pneumonia. They work by killing the bacteria that is causing the infection.
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These percentages are created by aggregating the total number of claims for the drugs in this class divided by the # of drugs with a specific indication. It is meant to be representative but may not accurately reflect the actual # of prescriptions written to treat specific condition.

Prices for popular Penicillin Antibiotics

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amoxicillin

as low as

$7

Amoxicillin is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic amoxicillin is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
Penicillin v Potassium is an inexpensive drug used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. This drug is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. Penicillin v Potassium is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic penicillin v potassium is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
DICLOXACILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

ampicillin

as low as

$18

AMPICILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE prevents and treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE; PENICILLIN G PROCAINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE; PENICILLIN G PROCAINE treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

Moxatag

as low as

$167

AMOXICILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

Unasyn

as low as

$155

AMPICILLIN; SULBACTAM treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.

oxacillin

as low as

$79

OXACILLIN treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called penicillin antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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