Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
32.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+12.6%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 345 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,226 to the NHS. This is 12.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,226 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.6% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +12.6% 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.