Cefalexin Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
178
Total Quantity
5,395
NHS Cost
£378
vs National Avg
+53%

NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 178 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £378 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
21
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items178
Total Quantity5,395
Total NHS Cost£378
Presentations7 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.