Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
132.0K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+356.5%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,399 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,933 to the NHS. This is 356.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,933 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +356.5% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +356.5% 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.