Cefalexin Prescribing at FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
734
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+531%
FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH prescribed 734 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,135 to the NHS. This is 531% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 734 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,945 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,135 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +531% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 734 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +531% 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.