Cefalexin Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
353
Total Quantity
11.7K
NHS Cost
£754
vs National Avg
+203.5%

ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 353 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £754 to the NHS. This is 203.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17

Prescribing Details

Total Items353
Total Quantity11,721
Total NHS Cost£754
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+203.5%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice353 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+203.5% 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.