Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at GP PATHFINDER CLINICS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
446
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
GP PATHFINDER CLINICS prescribed 446 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,668 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,668 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.