Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
43.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+49.5%

WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 458 items of Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,842 to the NHS. This is 49.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items458
Total Quantity43,896
Total NHS Cost£1,842
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+49.5%

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V) Prescribing Comparison

This practice458 items
National average per practice306 items
Difference+49.5% 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.