Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at GATESHEAD EXTRA CARE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-13.5%
GATESHEAD EXTRA CARE prescribed 265 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,147 to the NHS. This is 13.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 265 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,147 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 265 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | -13.5% 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.