Cefalexin Prescribing at RUSKINGTON SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
299
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£717
vs National Avg
+157.1%

RUSKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 299 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £717 to the NHS. This is 157.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items299
Total Quantity10,447
Total NHS Cost£717
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+157.1%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice299 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+157.1% 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.