Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,679
Total Quantity
169.9K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+447.9%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,679 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,681 to the NHS. This is 447.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,679
Total Quantity169,916
Total NHS Cost£6,681
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+447.9%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,679 items
National average per practice306 items
Difference+447.9% 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.