Cefalexin Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
963
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+727.9%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 963 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,553 to the NHS. This is 727.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 963 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,553 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +727.9% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 963 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +727.9% 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.