Cefalexin Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
1,107
Total Quantity
30.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+851.7%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,107 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,661 to the NHS. This is 851.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,107
Total Quantity30,482
Total NHS Cost£2,661
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+851.7%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,107 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+851.7% 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.