Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)

648

Total Quantity

51.7K

NHS Cost

£2.0K

vs National Avg

+111.5%

THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 648 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,000 to the NHS. This is 111.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	648
Total Quantity	51,672
Total NHS Cost	£2,000
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+111.5%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice	648 items
National average per practice	306 items
Difference	+111.5% 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.