Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at NEWHAM PCN
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
129.4K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+293.9%
NEWHAM PCN prescribed 1,207 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,741 to the NHS. This is 293.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,741 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +293.9% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +293.9% 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.