Cefalexin Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
14.8K
NHS Cost
£705
vs National Avg
+54.7%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 180 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £705 to the NHS. This is 54.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
11
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £705 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.7% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +54.7% 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.