Cefalexin Prescribing at NEMS OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+209.5%
NEMS OOH prescribed 360 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,698 to the NHS. This is 209.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,698 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.5% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +209.5% 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.