Cefalexin Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
428
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+268%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 428 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,253 to the NHS. This is 268% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 428 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,253 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 428 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +268% vs national average |
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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.