Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at BIRMINGHAM WIC
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
44.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
BIRMINGHAM WIC prescribed 397 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,024 to the NHS. This is 29.5% 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
43
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,024 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +29.5% 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.