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PENICILLIN vs PENICILLIN V: Which Drug Is Safer?

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PENICILLIN vs PENICILLIN V: Safety Overview

Metric PENICILLIN PENICILLIN V
Total FAERS Reports 2,040 3,049
Deaths Reported 66 178
Death Rate 3.2% 5.8%
Hospitalizations 411 729
Average Patient Age 50.1 yrs 45.5 yrs
% Female Patients 76.1% 62.1%
FDA Approval Date N/A Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer N/A Bryant Ranch Prepack
Route N/A ORAL
Marketing Status N/A Discontinued