Cefalexin Prescribing at SOUTH SEFTON GP EXTRA SERVICE

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
2,272
NHS Cost
£234
vs National Avg
-22.6%

SOUTH SEFTON GP EXTRA SERVICE prescribed 90 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £234 to the NHS. This is 22.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
8

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity2,272
Total NHS Cost£234
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-22.6%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference-22.6% 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.