Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
475
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+55%
PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS prescribed 475 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,970 to the NHS. This is 55% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 475 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,970 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 475 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +55% 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.