Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
432
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+41%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 432 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,553 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items432
Total Quantity39,241
Total NHS Cost£1,553
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+41%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice432 items
National average per practice306 items
Difference+41% vs national average
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.