Cefalexin Prescribing at BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
303
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+160.5%
BIDEFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 303 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,083 to the NHS. This is 160.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,083 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +160.5% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +160.5% 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.