Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,629
Total Quantity
139.5K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+431.6%
FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH prescribed 1,629 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,361 to the NHS. This is 431.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,629 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,480 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,361 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +431.6% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,629 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +431.6% 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.