Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
597
Total Quantity
46.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+94.8%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 597 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,696 to the NHS. This is 94.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 597 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,696 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.8% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 597 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +94.8% 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.