Cefalexin Prescribing at MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
5,139
NHS Cost
£399
vs National Avg
+53%

MARPLE BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 178 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £399 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items178
Total Quantity5,139
Total NHS Cost£399
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+53%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice178 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+53% 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.