Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
583
Total Quantity
44.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+90.2%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 583 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,711 to the NHS. This is 90.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 583 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,214 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,711 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.2% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 583 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +90.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.