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penicillin V potassium

Restricted Medications Oral suspensions restricted to patients being admitted or already admitted.

Drug Name	Form	Strength	Non-Formulary	Restricted	TX Sub	Notes
Pen VK	SUSPENSION, ORAL	250 mg/5 mL
Pen VK	TABLET, ORAL	250 mg; 500 mg

Display Natural Penicillins Class : 08121604

Medication comments:

Per policy, use of these medications is restricted as noted below:
generic (Brand)	Restrictions
penicillin V potassium (Pen VK)	Oral suspensions restricted to patients being admitted or already admitted.

Available ED To-Go medications.
Description (Qty)
penicillin V potassium (Pen VK) 250 mg tablets (#4)

Enteral Drug Administration notes.
Generic (Brand)	Comments and Considerations	Recommendations for Administration with Enteral Nutrition
penicillin VK (Pen-VK)	Unpredictable absorption with tube feeds.	Suggest holding enteral nutrition 1 hour before and 1 hour after dose. Consider alternative (amoxicillin)

Last updated: Dec. 29, 2025

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Pharmacy Contact Info:

Main Inpatient Pharmacy: ext 4599, 3503
Fax: 704-878-7283

Director of Pharmacy - Randi Raynor, PharmD: ext 4501
Clinical Coordinator - Laura Rollings, PharmD: ext 4597
Pharmacy Informaticist - Stephen Pringle, PharmD: ext 7645
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Amy Wingler, CPhT: ext 7385
Pharmacy Automation Coordinator (Omnicell) - Melissa Fulford, CPhT: ext 3556

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