Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at LIGHTWATER SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
478
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+56%
LIGHTWATER SURGERY prescribed 478 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,012 to the NHS. This is 56% 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
32
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 478 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,168 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,012 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 478 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +56% 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.