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 Items | 1,679 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,681 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +447.9% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,679 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +447.9% 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.