Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
403
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+31.5%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 403 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,584 to the NHS. This is 31.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,584 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +31.5% 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.