Cefalexin
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
861.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3M
Practices
7,406
Avg per Practice
116
Overview
Cefalexin is prescribed by 7,406 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 861,444 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,292,076 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67,013
Jun 2026
62,730
Jun 2026
69,578
Jun 2026
66,443
Jun 2026
67,330
Jun 2026
72,330
Jun 2026
68,529
Jun 2026
70,259
Jun 2026
71,849
Jun 2026
63,836
Jun 2026
65,909
Jun 2026
64,498
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.1K | 100 | 281 | +141.7% ▲ |
| M | 27.3K | 187 | 146 | +25.5% ▲ |
| B | 23.7K | 260 | 91 | -21.5% ▼ |
| NR | 21.4K | 76 | 281 | +141.5% ▲ |
| L | 20.4K | 155 | 132 | +13.4% ▲ |
| NE | 20.3K | 148 | 137 | +18.0% ▲ |
| NG | 19.8K | 141 | 141 | +21.0% ▲ |
| S | 17.5K | 172 | 102 | -12.5% ▼ |
| DN | 15.8K | 96 | 165 | +41.5% ▲ |
| PO | 15.2K | 69 | 221 | +89.7% ▲ |
| DE | 14.7K | 90 | 164 | +40.6% ▲ |
| TS | 14.7K | 80 | 184 | +58.0% ▲ |
| BN | 14.5K | 80 | 181 | +55.9% ▲ |
| CM | 14.2K | 71 | 201 | +72.6% ▲ |
| E | 13.8K | 147 | 94 | -19.2% ▼ |
| N | 13.8K | 123 | 112 | -3.8% ▼ |
| CH | 13.1K | 74 | 177 | +51.9% ▲ |
| IP | 12.9K | 65 | 198 | +70.6% ▲ |
| RH | 12.8K | 58 | 221 | +89.6% ▲ |
| PR | 12.8K | 70 | 182 | +56.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,695 |
| HEATON MOOR MEDICAL GROUP | 1,350 |
| BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,127 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Cephalosporins and other beta-lactams
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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.