Cefalexin Prescribing at NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
217
Total Quantity
7,308
NHS Cost
£587
vs National Avg
+86.6%

NORTH CHELMSFORD NHS HCC prescribed 217 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £587 to the NHS. This is 86.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items217
Total Quantity7,308
Total NHS Cost£587
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+86.6%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice217 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+86.6% 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.