Cefalexin Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
51
Total Quantity
2,255
NHS Cost
£149
vs National Avg
-56.2%

DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 51 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £149 to the NHS. This is 56.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items51
Total Quantity2,255
Total NHS Cost£149
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average-56.2%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice51 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference-56.2% 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.