Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at OAKLEAF
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
818
Total Quantity
108.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+166.9%
OAKLEAF prescribed 818 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,988 to the NHS. This is 166.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,988 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.9% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +166.9% 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.