Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
827
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+169.9%
GP DIRECT prescribed 827 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,071 to the NHS. This is 169.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,071 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.9% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +169.9% 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.