Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
516
Total Quantity
49.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+68.4%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 516 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,810 to the NHS. This is 68.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 516 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,810 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.4% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 516 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +68.4% 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.