Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
366
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+19.4%

FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 366 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,185 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items366
Total Quantity30,144
Total NHS Cost£1,185
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+19.4%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice366 items
National average per practice306 items
Difference+19.4% vs national average
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.