Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
430
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+40.3%

UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 430 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,780 to the NHS. This is 40.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
27

Prescribing Details

Total Items430
Total Quantity47,232
Total NHS Cost£1,780
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+40.3%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice430 items
National average per practice306 items
Difference+40.3% vs national average
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.