Cefalexin Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
278
Total Quantity
11.1K
NHS Cost
£751
vs National Avg
+139%

THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 278 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £751 to the NHS. This is 139% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items278
Total Quantity11,083
Total NHS Cost£751
Presentations6 different forms
vs National Average+139%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice278 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+139% 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.