Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
429
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+40%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 429 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,144 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,144 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.