Cefalexin Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY

Antibacterial drugs | Infections

Items (12m)
131
Total Quantity
3,129
NHS Cost
£305
vs National Avg
+12.6%

THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 131 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £305 to the NHS. This is 12.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items131
Total Quantity3,129
Total NHS Cost£305
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+12.6%

Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison

This practice131 items
National average per practice116 items
Difference+12.6% 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.