Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
471
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 471 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,553 to the NHS. This is 53.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,512 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,553 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 306 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.